Candis for President

Candis for President

2018 · 12 min · Comedy

In a world where anything is possible, as evidenced by our current (Reality TV) president, Transgender actress, Candis (Candis Cayne), sets out to become the President of the United States with the help and sometimes detriment, of her sarcastic television producer sidekick, Andrea (Andrea Metz).

Directed by Michelle Peerali · Written by Andrea Metz

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