Government Cheese is a whimsical comedy on Apple TV+ that follows the Chambers family, a Black family in the 1960s San Fernando Valley. Centered around their eccentric pursuits, such as pole vaulting and eagle feather hunting, the show portrays their carefree attitude towards the world outside. Based on the life of creator Paul Hunter, it captures a fantastical essence reminiscent of Hunter's childhood. The title refers to a food product symbolizing the aspirations and inventive spirit of low-income families, complementing the themes within the show.
Early in the Apple TV+ comedy Government Cheese, the Chambers family reflects the creativity and uniqueness of the show's creators, particularly Paul Hunter's upbringing.
The series, set in the late 1960s, showcases how the Chambers family pursues quirky interests with little concern for societal norms or outside realities.
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