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George W. Bush(2020)

Born to a political dynasty. Tested by political reality.

  • Documentary
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Overview

This two-part, four-hour look at the life and presidency of George W. Bush features interviews with historians, journalists and several members of the president’s inner circle. Part One chronicles Bush’s unorthodox road to the White House. The once wild son of a political dynasty, few expected Bush to ascend to the presidency. Yet 36 days after the November 2000 election, Bush emerged the victor of the most hotly contested race in the nation's history. Little in the new president’s past could have prepared him for the events that unfolded on September 11, 2001. Thrust into the role of war president, Bush's response to the deadly terrorist attack would come to define a new era in American foreign policy. Part Two opens with the ensuing war in Iraq and continues through Bush’s second term, as the president confronts the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina and the most serious financial crisis since the Great Depression.

Status:Released
Release Date:May 4, 2020
Runtime: 3h 44m

Director:

Barak Goodman,Jamila Ephron

Writer:

Barak Goodman,Chris Durrance

Top Cast

George W. Bush

George W. Bush

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Andy Card

Andy Card

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Josh Bolten

Josh Bolten

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David Frum

David Frum

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Ari Fleischer

Ari Fleischer

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Richard Clarke

Richard Clarke

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Peter Baker

Peter Baker

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Ron Suskind

Ron Suskind

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Karl Rove

Karl Rove

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Eugene Robinson

Eugene Robinson

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Timothy Naftali

Timothy Naftali

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Michael Isikoff

Michael Isikoff

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Corey Stoll

Corey Stoll

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Official Videos

George W. Bush | American Experience | PBS

George W. Bush | American Experience | PBS

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