Inspired by Haskell Wexler's seminal film Medium Cool, American Thief straddles fiction and documentary as its protagonists all become pawns in a plot to derail the 2016 presidential election. Filmed and scripted around true events between 2015 and 2019, American Thief is a fast-paced action/thriller that integrates
fictional characters with real events, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty that seems all too familiar. Diop, a teenage hacker, wants to awaken society to the reality of overreaching government
surveillance programs, while fellow-hacker Toncruz wants to use the
technology to avenge his father's murder. As Toncruz connects with internet criminals on the deep web, Paul, a disgruntled vlogger, rants about political conspiracy theories. Both Paul and Toncruz are contacted by an Unidentified User who claims he can provide what is needed to expose the truth. Meanwhile, Josephina, an
artificial intelligence programmer, observes what unfolds as she attempts to contain the monster she's created. An intense tale of dystopian conspiracy that will keep you transfixed. ==Cast==