Choked Up

Choked Up

A film about basic mistakes, official lies, hate of people, influence of media and the honesty of a lady under too heavy pressure.

2023 · 13 min · ★ 7.5 · Comedy

A politician learns just how quickly things can go terribly wrong when a career-defining live TV interview goes off the rails due to a surprise coughing attack.

Directed by Jill Worsley · Written by Jill Worsley

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