JD Vance: The Revenge of America

JD Vance: The Revenge of America (2026) is a documentary film directed by David Thomson, Christophe Astruc rated 7.0/10.

From his chaotic childhood to the White House, JD Vance embodies the MAGA-style revenge of America. To recount the ideological journey of the Vice President of the United States, Thomas Snégaroff and David Thomson met with a dozen people who have been close to him throughout his life. They reveal who Vance truly is: how the man evolved ideologically and how he transformed politically. These encounters and interviews with his closest associates, including his mother Beverly and his mentor, David Frum, uncover the secrets of his ambitions and plans to transform America and Europe.

Cast

JD Vance

Self (archive footage)

Beverly Vance

Self : J.D. Vance's Mother

David Frum

Self : J.D. Vance's Mentor

Patrick Deneen

Self : Professor of political science at the university

Ian Ward

Self : Journalist at Politico

Sofia Nelson

Self : J.D. Vance's Former Friend at Yale

Rod Dreher

Self : J.D. Vance's Friend & Writer