New Law Requires British Filmmakers to Pass Test Before Making Movie About American Politics

WASHINGTON — The United States Congress passed a law today forbidding British filmmakers from making movies about American politics until they pass a written test.

“Enough is enough. We’re not saying you can’t make a movie about the United States going through a modern civil war. But if you’re going to do it, you first have to prove that you understand that there was already an American civil war and both sides weren’t equally wrong in that one,” said Missouri Representative Cori Bush.

“You’re more than welcome to make a movie about how war photographers are cynical adrenaline junkies,” she added. “But we’re gonna make sure you understand what these words mean if you’re going to include phrases like ‘the Antifa Massacre’ and ‘Portland Maoists’ in your script.”

The British filmmaking community has responded positively to the new law.

“Honestly, I wish this was around before I started working on ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,’” said writer/director Martin McDonagh. “Really thought I had a handle on American racism when I made that film. Turns out it’s pretty complicated.”

“Now I know to stay in Ireland,” he clarified. “Or maybe Vietnam.”

The Biden administration clarified today that the law will apply to all British filmmakers, regardless of skill level.

“If you think you can pass the test, then great. Pass it,” explained White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. “This whole thing should be fifteen minutes out of Armando Iannucci’s day.”