Character Relationship Map: Maximum Truth

Characters

• Rick Klingman (played by Ike Barinholtz) — protagonist
• Simon Tarnum (played by Dylan O'Brien) — protagonist
• Marco Diaz (played by Tony Rodriguez) — supporting
• Jessica Harris (played by Brianna Baker) — supporting
• Self (played by Seth Rogen) — supporting
• Director (played by David Stassen) — supporting
• Mary Jo Nackserson (played by Beth Grant) — supporting
• Shannon (played by Brenda Koo) — supporting
• Gabriel (played by Josh Meyers) — supporting

Key Relationships

• Gabriel → Rick Klingman (Conflict Political Opponent)
• Shannon → Simon Tarnum (Professional Campaign Staff)
• Mary Jo Nackserson → Rick Klingman (Social Voter)
• Jessica Harris → Rick Klingman (Professional Campaign Staff)
• Rick Klingman → Director (Professional Documentary Subject)
• Director → Self (Professional Documentary Filmmaker)
• Simon Tarnum → Self (Narrative Documentary Subject)
• Rick Klingman → Self (Narrative Documentary Subject)
• Rick Klingman → Marco Diaz (Conflict Rival Candidate)
• Rick Klingman → Simon Tarnum (Alliance Partner)

Story Analysis

A political documentary exposing the deceptive tactics used in a congressional campaign

Plot Progression

1. The Unlikely Alliance
2. The Art of Deception
3. Cracks in the Foundation
4. The Final Countdown