Two storylines in a small town in upstate New York: a young woman desperately wanting to get on the TV competition 'The Voice' despite a complete lack of talent, and her father — a disillusioned municipal worker whose angry tirades at a city council meeting are secretly recorded and uploaded to the internet, turning him into an unwilling internet sensation. The film uses intersecting storylines to mock how people chase attention and approval in the age of social media, exploring themes of entitlement, small-town disillusionment, and the absurdity of viral fame. Director David Cross, known primarily as a comedian and actor, made this film his directorial debut, bringing his characteristic dry humor and observational wit to the material. Filming took place both in upstate New York and Brooklyn, reflecting the contrast between rural America and urban hipster culture.

Filming Locations:

Meserole Avenue and Banker Street, Brooklyn

In the Movie

Scene where characters appear on a street in the Brooklyn neighborhood, conveying an urban atmosphere that contrasts with the small-town upstate New York storyline. The Greenpoint area creates a realistic backdrop reflecting the hipster culture and urban lifestyle that the film satirizes alongside its thoughts on the desire for fame and recognition in small American towns.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the intersection in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Meserole Avenue is a residential and commercial street running through a traditionally Polish-American area that is increasingly gentrifying. The corner with Banker Street features a mix of low-rise residential buildings, small shops, and a typical gritty urban streetscape often used by independent filmmakers for an authentic New York atmosphere.