Live! (2008)

In the high-stakes world of television where reality and entertainment collide in a relentless quest for ratings, Live! whisks you into the maelstrom of uncharted territories. As the ambitious ABN television network executive Katy Courbet grapples with the challenge of boosting her network's audience, a controversial idea takes root. Drawing inspiration from a history saturated with blood-sport arenas and adrenaline-filled police chases, she conceives a reality show of Russian Roulette where danger, death and a staggering five-million-dollar prize await the victors. This daring venture into the abyss of human fascination with violence is captured through the perceptive lens of an up-and-coming documentary filmmaker Rex, painting a gritty picture of the television production world. As Katy battles to convince the network's powers-that-be and the network lawyer Don negotiates with authorities for the late-night show's green light, the stage is set for a gut-wrenching spectacle. Six contestants are carefully chosen, each carrying their own dreams and ambitions. Jewel, the aspiring actress; Pablo, the gay Mexican cook; Byron, the hopeful writer; Abalone, the performer; Brad, the fresh graduate and surfer; and Rick, each step into the ring with their destinies hanging by a thread. As the show unfolds, it engulfs everyone involved in a brutal ratings battle where lines blur between morality and ambition, ethics and survival. Live! is a darkly humorous journey with an unforgettable climax, leaving audiences questioning the lengths they would go for fame and fortune. This tale of risk and reward is a compelling exploration of the human condition under the harsh spotlight of entertainment.

Live! is a thriller movie featuring Robert Brown and directed by Bill Guttentag.

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