

A Gray State
In 2010 David Crowley, an Iraq veteran, aspiring filmmaker and charismatic up-and-coming voice in fringe politics, began production on his film Gray State. Set in a dystopian near-future where civil liberties are trampled by an unrestrained federal government, the film’s crowd funded trailer was enthusiastically received by the burgeoning online community of libertarians, Tea Party activists and members of the nascent alt-right. In January of 2015, Crowley was found dead with his family in their suburban Minnesota home. Their shocking deaths quickly become a cause célèbre for conspiracy theorists who speculate that Crowley was assassinated by a shadowy government concerned about a film and filmmaker that was getting too close to the truth about their aims.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
About A Gray State
A Gray State is a 2017 English-language documentary and tv movie film directed by Erik Nelson. The cast is led by David Crowley, Danny August Mason, Alex E. Jones. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
A Gray State was produced by A&E IndieFilms and made in United States of America. It was released on August 7, 2017, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Erik Nelson
- Release date
- August 7, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- A&E IndieFilms
A Gray State cast & crew
A Gray State was directed by Erik Nelson.
The cast features David Crowley as Self - Director, "Gray State" (archive footage), Danny August Mason as Self - "Gray State" Co-Creator / Actor, Alex E. Jones as Self - Radio Personality (archive footage), Sean Wright as Self - David's Friend, Jason Allen as Self - "Gray State" Fan, and Joseph Seaton as Self - David's Friend.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Tom Kaufman and it was produced by Amy Briamonte and Erik Nelson.
Is A Gray State worth watching?
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and tv movie, A Gray State is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Gray State
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Cast of A Gray State

David Crowley
Self - Director, "Gray State" (archive footage)
Danny August Mason
Self - "Gray State" Co-Creator / Actor

Alex E. Jones
Self - Radio Personality (archive footage)
Sean Wright
Self - David's Friend
Jason Allen
Self - "Gray State" Fan
Joseph Seaton
Self - David's Friend
Mason Hendricks
Self - David's Friend
Chris Peck
Self - David's Friend
Komel Crowley
Self - David's Wife (archive footage)
Dan Crowley Sr.
Self - David's Father
Judy Prochnow
Self - Neighbor
Collin Prochnow
Self - Neighbor
A Gray State — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Gray State in United States?
A Gray State is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.
▸What language is A Gray State in?
A Gray State is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Gray State?
A Gray State runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is A Gray State rated?
A Gray State is rated NR. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 46 ratings.











