In the cutthroat world of campus politics, a fiercely ambitious young strategist sees a chance to launch his career by any means necessary. Logan Lerman stars as Karl Rove, a cunning and driven College Republican who seizes an opportunity to manage the long-shot gubernatorial campaign of a fellow student, played by Asa Butterfield. As Karl employs increasingly ruthless tactics to secure victory, he forms a complex alliance with a sharp and idealistic volunteer, portrayed by Kristine Froseth, whose principles challenge his win-at-all-costs mentality. Directed by James Schamus from a script by Wes Jones, this compelling drama delves into the moral compromises of early political life, exploring the origins of a notorious figure against the backdrop of 1970s idealism and ambition. The film crafts a tense and intimate character study, examining how far one is willing to go for power and what is sacrificed along the way.