Rent The Presidents (2005)
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9h 45min
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- Synopsis:
"The Presidents" is an unprecedented examination of the personal lives and legacies of the remarkable men who have presided over the Oval Office. From George Washington to Barack Obama, "The Presidents" gathers vivid snapshots of every Commander in Chief to have guided America throughout its history, and analyses their powerful personalities, weaknesses, and major achievements. From the birth of a nation to the Louisiana Purchase, and from a war fought over slavery to the inauguration of the country's first black president, the ever-changing state of the nation has always been keenly reflected in the character of its elected ruler. The first three discs are based on the book 'To The Best of My Ability', edited by Pulitzer Prize-winner James McPherson, and examine each former president's reign in detail, while the fourth disc delves deeply into the life of Barack Obama and features previously unreleased footage of his campaign and landmark victory. Presidents are ultimately judged by history, and Mount Rushmore is a perfect example of the veneration and respect awaiting those men who excel in the role. An in-depth look at the remarkable construction of this unique sculpture is included here, as is a behind-the-scenes glimpse at some of the private estates that presidents have called home when not residing at The White House. It is a fact that no man has ever become President of the U.S.A. without having been married, and we examine the famous saying that behind every great man is a great woman in a feature-length bonus, All The Presidents' Wives. From the remarkable accomplishments of Eleanor Roosevelt to the political ambitions of Hillary Clinton, the position of the nation's First Lady has been filled by as wide a variety of people as that of the president. "The Presidents" features rare and unseen photographs and footage, unexpected insight and trivia from journalists, scholars and politicians such as Walter Cronkite, David Brinkley, Wesley Clark, Bob Dole and former President Jimmy Carter. Viewed within the changing contexts of each administration, the Presidency has never seemed more compelling and human. - Actors:
- George Bush, George W. Bush, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, Calvin Coolidge, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Gerald Ford, William M. Fowler Jr., Warren G. Harding, Benjamin Harrison, Rutherford B. Hayes, Edward Herrmann, Lyndon Johnson, Zachary Karabell, John F. Kennedy, William McKinley, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt
- Directors:
- Various
- Producers:
- Rhys Thomas, Craig Haffner
- Narrated By:
- Edward Herrmann
- Writers:
- Rhys Thomas
- Aka:
- The Presidents: The Lives and Legacies of the 43 Leaders of the United States
- Studio:
- History Channel
- Genres:
- TV Documentaries, TV Political
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