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Don't believe the hype! The 2008 Presidential Race did not just occur on television, in debates and sound bytes. It occurred in households across America. This film is a gripping emotional portrayal of friends deliberating the presidential candidacy and learning that personalities and politics will clash and communication is the hardest thing of all. This film captures the sentiments and tensions of American voters with all the realism and none of the bias of media commentary. As the characters discuss their views, those in the audience will find themselves drawn into a compelling conversation. Here is a fresh look at how 2008 was the year the American people woke up and finally talked to each other.—Jon Curley

Greg (R. Brandon Johnson) is the McCain supporter who loves to push buttons. Brad (David Morwick) is the ultimate Clinton loyalist who can't let go. Ellen (Lalesha Railsback) can't stand the least bit of scrutiny being applied to Obama. Then add to the mix, the feisty Lauren (AnnaLea Rawicz Arnold) who is one of Palin's so-called pit bulls with lipstick. A quiet, intimate dinner party turns into a brawl as two couples become engaged in heated, intense and explosive debates about the presidential election of 2008. This film is about anything but playing it safe. Screenwriter/actor, David Morwick takes on everything from the media to sexism in this provocative, powerful film which goads the audience into taking sides. "The Mondavi Gang" is like looking through a keyhole and seeing what people really talked about with no holes barred and no editorializing from the members of the media. This is an intense portrayal of how people react when pushed by each other to defend themselves. Viewers will laugh, sympathize and become angry as they watch a group of friends slowly being torn apart by political discourse.

by Jon Curley