Pay 2 Play: Democracy’s High Stakes (2014)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $11,021 | Details |
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Synopsis
A documentary that follows filmmaker John Ennis’ quest to find a way out from under the Pay 2 Play System, where Politicians reward their donors with even larger sums from the public treasury—through contracts, tax cuts, and deregulation. Along the way, he journeys through high drama on the Ohio campaign trail, uncovers the secret history of the game Monopoly, and explores the underworld of L.A. street art on an odyssey that reveals how much of a difference one person can make.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $2,233 (20.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.73 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/2 max. theaters, 3.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $16,134 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 5th, 2014 (Limited) by Shoot First, Inc. |
| Video Release: | November 2nd, 2014 by TDC |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 89 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Agitprop, Directing Yourself, Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Government Corruption, Political |
| Social setting: | Political Campaign |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Public Interest Pictures, Shoot First Inc. |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2014 | 92 | $2,233 | 1 | $2,233 | $2,233 | 1 | |
| Sep 12, 2014 | 84 | $2,329 | +4% | 2 | $1,165 | $5,876 | 2 |
| Sep 19, 2014 | 103 | $359 | -85% | 2 | $180 | $8,037 | 3 |
| Sep 26, 2014 | 100 | $921 | +157% | 2 | $461 | $9,405 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2014 | 81 | $3,547 | 1 | $3,547 | $3,547 | 1 | |
| Sep 12, 2014 | 86 | $4,131 | +16% | 2 | $2,066 | $7,678 | 2 |
| Sep 19, 2014 | 102 | $806 | -80% | 2 | $403 | $8,484 | 3 |
| Sep 26, 2014 | 95 | $2,537 | +215% | 2 | $1,269 | $11,021 | 4 |
Interviewee
| Robert Reich | Himself | |
| Noam Chomsky | Himself | |
| Jack Abramoff | Himself | |
| Jerry Springer | Himself | |
| Marianne Williamson | Herself | |
| Thom Hartmann | Himself | |
| Van Jones | Himself | |
| John Nichols | Himself | |
| Marge Baker | Herself | |
| Brad Friedman | Himself |
Production and Technical Credits
| John Wellington Ennis* | Director | |
| John Wellington Ennis* | Screenwriter | |
| John Wellington Ennis* | Producer | |
| Holly Mosher | Executive Producer | |
| Rebecca Lynn Minkin | Executive Producer | |
| Vivian Umino | Editor | |
| John Wellington Ennis* | Director of Photography |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
A documentary that follows filmmaker John Ennis’ quest to find a way out from under the Pay 2 Play System, where Politicians reward their donors with even larger sums from the public treasury—through contracts, tax cuts, and deregulation. Along the way, he journeys through high drama on the Ohio campaign trail, uncovers the secret history of the game Monopoly, and explores the underworld of L.A. street art on an odyssey that reveals how much of a difference one person can make.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $2,233 (20.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.73 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/2 max. theaters, 3.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $16,134 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 5th, 2014 (Limited) by Shoot First, Inc. |
| Video Release: | November 2nd, 2014 by TDC |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 89 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Agitprop, Directing Yourself, Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Government Corruption, Political |
| Social setting: | Political Campaign |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Public Interest Pictures, Shoot First Inc. |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2014 | 92 | $2,233 | 1 | $2,233 | $2,233 | 1 | |
| Sep 12, 2014 | 84 | $2,329 | +4% | 2 | $1,165 | $5,876 | 2 |
| Sep 19, 2014 | 103 | $359 | -85% | 2 | $180 | $8,037 | 3 |
| Sep 26, 2014 | 100 | $921 | +157% | 2 | $461 | $9,405 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2014 | 81 | $3,547 | 1 | $3,547 | $3,547 | 1 | |
| Sep 12, 2014 | 86 | $4,131 | +16% | 2 | $2,066 | $7,678 | 2 |
| Sep 19, 2014 | 102 | $806 | -80% | 2 | $403 | $8,484 | 3 |
| Sep 26, 2014 | 95 | $2,537 | +215% | 2 | $1,269 | $11,021 | 4 |
Interviewee
| Robert Reich | Himself | |
| Noam Chomsky | Himself | |
| Jack Abramoff | Himself | |
| Jerry Springer | Himself | |
| Marianne Williamson | Herself | |
| Thom Hartmann | Himself | |
| Van Jones | Himself | |
| John Nichols | Himself | |
| Marge Baker | Herself | |
| Brad Friedman | Himself |
Production and Technical Credits
| John Wellington Ennis* | Director | |
| John Wellington Ennis* | Screenwriter | |
| John Wellington Ennis* | Producer | |
| Holly Mosher | Executive Producer | |
| Rebecca Lynn Minkin | Executive Producer | |
| Vivian Umino | Editor | |
| John Wellington Ennis* | Director of Photography |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.