
In simpler terms, the movie “G20,” directed by Patricia Riggen and seemingly written by multiple authors, appears to be an ideal project for a Harris victory in pop culture. The film seems so confident that it would be released in another reality that the only direct mention of Danielle Sutton’s groundbreaking presidency comes as a casual comment about her working twice as hard to reach her position.
“G20” is heavily focused on institutions, even though public trust in these entities wanes during the movie’s duration and its main character gained initial fame by rescuing a child, an action that her adversary, Rutledge (Antony Starr), calls a “war for gasoline.” Despite this, the film suggests that institutions are flawed but can still make progress, as demonstrated by a Black woman becoming president, an event more significant than her actual political beliefs. These beliefs are only hinted at through vague references to policies aimed at making digital banking accessible to rural residents in Africa. The character’s Democratic leanings are suggested more by the casting of Elizabeth Marvel as her Secretary of the Treasury, who is reminiscent of a sinister Hillary Clinton figure.