CinemaOSMovie · 1984 · 0h 5m

Go for It, Mike

ComedyMusic

A parodic music video that re-envisions the Horatio Alger myth of the American Dream via 1950s-style cultural cliches, advertising and Reagan-era media propaganda. Smith's 'regular guy' Mike embodies a series of all-American male stereotypes, from the classroom to political candidacy, assuming the roles of college prep, cowboy, train engineer, and real estate developer. Set to an ironic jingle recalling of an 'Up with People' anthem, this lampoon of Manifest Destiny concludes with Mike riding, like an ironic Marlboro Man, into the sunset.

Directed byMark Fischer

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 5m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 1984
Studios
Mike and Mark Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
Michael Smith

Michael Smith

Mike

Creative team
Directed by
Mark Fischer
Produced by
Mark Fischer
Michael Smith
Michael Smith

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