Film
America's Political Parties: Power and Principle
1992 · 57m · Documentary · History
On Vescene
No Vescene ratings yet — sign in and be the first.
Overview
From the 1968 Chicago convention and the surprising rise of Ronald Reagan, the history of the two parties continues to shape their current dilemmas and strategies. This two-part documentary series looks back at the parties’ recent history and speculates on the future of American politics. The Democrats 1960-1992 examines the presidencies of Kennedy, Johnson, and Carter, and the lead-up to the 1992 election. Hosted by journalists Ben Wattenberg and David Gergen. Interviews include: Henry Kissinger, VP Walter Mondale, Sen. Barry Goldwater, Sen. Eugene McCarthy, SecDef Dick Cheney, Sen. Gary Hart, Rep. Newt Gingrich, and Jesse Jackson.
Cast
Bill Clinton
Self
Jesse Jackson
Self
Jack Kemp
Self
Barry Goldwater
Self
Ben Wattenburg
Self - Host
David Gergen
Self - Host
Crew
- Michael PackProducer · Director · Writer
- Daniel B. PolinWriter · Executive Producer
- Todd BrewsterProducer · Writer
- Ben WattenburgWriter
- Diane KolyerProducer
- Kenneth MandelExecutive Producer
- Andrew MorrealeEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- October 16, 1992
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Genres
- Documentary, History
Rate it on Vescene
Rate films and shows on two axes — quality and fun — and share taste with friends.