"I Just Wanted to Break the Rules": Each Episode of David Oyelowo's Apple TV+ Series 'Government Cheese' Are Like "Little Independent Films"

The cast and crew discuss bringing work back to LA, the show's unique tone, how each episode is like an independent film, and more at SXSW.

Mar 16, 2025 - 13:34
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"I Just Wanted to Break the Rules": Each Episode of David Oyelowo's Apple TV+ Series 'Government Cheese' Are Like "Little Independent Films"

The annual South by Southwest Festival in Austin showcases some of the most creative and ingenious movies and television shows set to be released to the public. One new series, Government Cheese, an Apple TV+ original starring David Oyelowo as a released ex-convict attempting to reform himself and re-connect with his family, is unlike anything you'll see on streaming. The surrealist family comedy is set in 1969 San Fernando Valley and tells the story of the Chambers, a quirky family pursuing lofty and seemingly impossible dreams, beautifully unfettered by the realities of the world.