Horseshoe Theory

Horseshoe Theory is a 2017 American short romantic comedy film written and directed by Jonathan Daniel Brown, co-written by Travis Harrington and produced by Joe Toronto, Jon Sautter and Travis Harrington. The film premiered at the 2017 Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah where it won a special jury award.
The title is a reference to the horseshoe theory in politics.

Plot

After arranging a weapons deal over the internet, a white supremacist named Bobbo and a jihadist named Abdul meet behind a diner. Over the course of an evening, they both discover they have more in common than either of the two could have realized.

Cast

Jackson Rathbone as Bobbo
Amir Malaklou as Abdul
Lily Mae Harrington as Waitress
Travis Harrington as Radio Host

Filming

The filming of Horseshoe Theory took place in Mojave, California, and Tarzana, Los Angeles, over two days. The film was shot digitally using the Red Dragon camera. The film's poster was designed by Kari Kilpela.

Release

On January 21, 2017, Horseshoe Theory had its world premiere at the Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.