George H. W. Bush

George H. W. Bush

Born: June 12, 1924
Died: November 30, 2018
in Milton, Massachusetts, USA
George Herbert Walker Bush was an American politician who served as the 41st President of the United States from 1989 to 1993. Prior to assuming the presidency, Bush served as the 43rd Vice President of the United States from 1981 to 1989. As a member of the Republican Party, he had previously been a representative, ambassador and director of CIA.

Movies for George H. W. Bush...

An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th
Title: An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 16, 2024
Type: Movie
This documentary looks at the surge in political violence through the story of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, showing the roots of anti-government sentiment and its reverberations today, along with the emotionally charged warnings of those who suffered tragic losses in the deadliest homegrown attack in U.S. history.
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Şeytan Üçgeni - II. Çöl Fırtınası
Title: Şeytan Üçgeni - II. Çöl Fırtınası
Released: March 17, 2024
Type: Movie
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Title: Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 12, 2024
Type: TV
With firsthand accounts and access to prominent figures around the world, this comprehensive docuseries explores the Cold War and its aftermath.
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Şeytan Üçgeni - I. Barut Kokusu
Title: Şeytan Üçgeni - I. Barut Kokusu
Released: January 29, 2024
Type: Movie
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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
Title: Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 23, 2022
Type: Movie
Celebrated author and Nation magazine sports editor Dave Zirin tackles the myth that the NFL was somehow free of politics before Colin Kaepernick and other Black NFL players took a knee.
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Title: Pachinko
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 24, 2022
Type: TV
Follow the hopes and dreams of four generations of a Korean immigrant family beginning with a forbidden love and crescendos into a sweeping saga that journeys between Korea, Japan and America to tell the unforgettable story of war and peace, love and loss, triumph and reckoning.
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Monopoly: Who Owns the World?
Title: Monopoly: Who Owns the World?
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: October 1, 2021
Type: Movie
Monopoly – Who Owns The World is an independent documentary produced by Tim Geilen. The film shows the institutional investment firms that sit at the top of the complex and opaque corporate pyramid structure. Monopoly shines a much-needed light on these corporations, the people behind them, and their rapacious behavior.
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Title: The Problem With Jon Stewart
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 30, 2021
Type: TV
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the world's problems. It's harder to pinpoint the systems responsible for creating them. In this series, Jon Stewart brings together people impacted by different parts of a problem to discuss how we come up with change.
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Title: Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 1, 2021
Type: TV
Modern history can be divided into two time frames: before 9/11 and after 9/11. This five-part docuseries is a cohesive chronicle of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., offering illuminating perspectives and personal stories of how the catastrophic events of that day changed the course of the nation.
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The New Air Force One: Flying Fortress
Title: The New Air Force One: Flying Fortress
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 16, 2021
Type: Movie
The New Air Force One: Flying Fortress follows the new presidential aircraft's creation, diving into how it transformed into a top-secret command center.
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The Soul of America
Title: The Soul of America
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 22, 2020
Type: Movie
Writer, journalist, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and presidential biographer John Meacham offers his timely and invaluable insights into the country’s current political and historical moment by examining its past. Based on his 2018 bestseller of the same name.
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The Plot Against the President
Title: The Plot Against the President
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 16, 2020
Type: Movie
Based on Lee Smith's book of the same name, this documentary follows the story of the biggest political scandal in U.S. history.
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Title: First Ladies
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 4, 2020
Type: TV
Blending in-depth interviews, rare archival footage, and cinematic recreations, this docuseries on the lives of America's most iconic First Ladies is a bold revision of each woman's traditional portrayal, revealing how they were impacted during their time in the White House, and how their achievements fundamentally shaped American and global history.
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Title: Challenger: The Final Flight
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 16, 2020
Type: TV
Engineers, officials and the crew members' families provide their perspective on the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and its aftermath.
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Title: History 101
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 22, 2020
Type: TV
Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
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Stupor Mundi: Livre 3, La plus dangereuse rencontre
Title: Stupor Mundi: Livre 3, La plus dangereuse rencontre
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 19, 2019
Type: Movie
The 1990s to the present, through the main wars of the last decades - from Iraq to Libya - but also the influence of the East on modern Western musicians (Eyvind Kang, Jessika Kenney, Trey Spruance)
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Title: The Family
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 9, 2019
Type: TV
An enigmatic conservative Christian group known as the Family wields enormous influence in Washington, D.C., in pursuit of its global ambitions.
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Title: 1994
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 17, 2019
Type: TV
Archival video and new interviews examine Mexican politics in 1994, a year marked by the rise of the EZLN and the assassination of Luis Donaldo Colosio.
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Meeting Gorbachev
Title: Meeting Gorbachev
Character: Self (archive Footage)
Released: May 3, 2019
Type: Movie
Mikhail Gorbachev, former president of the Soviet Union, sits down with filmmaker Werner Herzog to discuss his many achievements. Topics include the talks to reduce nuclear weapons, the reunification of Germany and the dissolution of his country.
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Title: The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: March 3, 2019
Type: TV
Explore the Bush family’s internal dynamics: the influential matriarchs, sibling ambitions and unceasing competitive spirit which drove them to power. Through archival footage and interviews with historians, journalists, political figures and Bush family members, the series reveals a story of triumph, tragedy, heroism, faith, and an evolving conservatism.
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The Corporate Coup D'État
Title: The Corporate Coup D'État
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: November 18, 2018
Type: Movie
A democracy should protect its most vulnerable citizens, but increasingly the United States is failing to do so. This investigation blends the insights of experts with the experiences of citizens of the Rust Belt in the Midwest where the steel industry once flourished, but where closures and outsourcing have left urban areas desolate. It is here where Donald Trump finds some of his most fervent supporters.
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Title: The Clinton Affair
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 18, 2018
Type: TV
Exploring broader topics including media, feminism, politics and power, the documentary unfolds and traces the twisted, intertwined series of events that led to the impeachment trial that set the nation on the path towards a more staunchly partisan political system. The series features arresting archival footage as well as comprehensive interviews with the people closest to the events including a timely, in-depth reflection on the topic with Monica Lewinsky.
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Title: Shut Up and Dribble
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 3, 2018
Type: TV
An inside look at the changing role of athletes in our fraught cultural and political environment, through the lens of the NBA.
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Title: Basketball: A Love Story
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 18, 2018
Type: TV
'Basketball: A Love Story' is a series of 62 interconnected short stories that creates a vibrant mosaic of the game, featuring 165 exclusive interviews. The cast encompasses basketball's most prominent figures and explores the complex nature of love as it relates to the game.
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Reversing Roe
Title: Reversing Roe
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 1, 2018
Type: Movie
Documentary that delves deep into the history of abortion law, revealing the contradictory ways in which women's bodies have been used to further political and ideological agendas.
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King Bibi
Title: King Bibi
Released: August 5, 2018
Type: Movie
Twenty years before the spectacle of Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu already understood the political benefits of a toxic relationship with the media, and direct communication with the public. King Bibi explores Netanyahu's rise to power, relying solely on archival footage of his media performances over the years: from his days as a popular guest expert on American TV, through his public confession of adultery, and his mastery of the art of social media. From one studio to another, "Bibi" evolved from Israel's great political hope, to a controversial figure whom some perceive as Israel's savior, and others - as a cynical politician who will stop at nothing to retain his power.
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The Road to Mass Incarceration
Title: The Road to Mass Incarceration
Character: Self
Released: June 13, 2018
Type: Movie
This video, The Road to Mass Incarceration, by Greenhouse Media summarizes criminal justice policy decisions dating back to the 1960s. Although the effects often took decades to manifest, each of these policy shifts increased the rate of incarceration in the U.S. The video ends with many of the architects of these changes, Democrats and Republicans alike, admitting the failure of these policies and suggesting that it is time for real change.
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Title: Explained
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 23, 2018
Type: TV
This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.
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Gaga: Five Foot Two
Title: Gaga: Five Foot Two
Character: Self
Released: September 8, 2017
Type: Movie
Go behind the scenes with pop provocateur Lady Gaga as she releases a bold new album and prepares for her Super Bowl halftime show.
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Title: The Nineties
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 9, 2017
Type: TV
Hit rewind and explore the most iconic moments and influential people of The Nineties, the decade that gave us the Internet, DVDs, and other cultural and political milestones.
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The Words That Built America
Title: The Words That Built America
Character: Reader - The Constitution
Released: July 4, 2017
Type: Movie
In recognition of the 4th of July, several celebrities and politicians of differing ideologies join to read the historic documents which laid the foundation for the United States of America.
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LA 92
Title: LA 92
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: April 28, 2017
Type: Movie
Twenty-five years after the verdict in the Rodney King trial sparked several days of protests, violence and looting in Los Angeles, LA 92 immerses viewers in that tumultuous period through stunning and rarely seen archival footage.
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Shadow World
Title: Shadow World
Character: Self - Politician (archive footage)
Released: October 14, 2016
Type: Movie
A detailed investigation into the political and economic interests that, since the beginning of the 20th century, have pulled the strings of the arms trade, hidden in the shadows, feeding the shameful corruption of politicians and government officials and promoting a state of permanent war throughout the world, while they cynically asked for a lasting and universal peace.
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13th
Title: 13th
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 7, 2016
Type: Movie
An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.
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How to Win the US Presidency
Title: How to Win the US Presidency
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 1, 2016
Type: Movie
This whimsical look at rough-and-tumble American politics examines the influence of money, religion and even ancient Rome on presidential campaigns.
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Pornography
Title: Pornography
Released: April 27, 2016
Type: Movie
Everything you always wanted to know about pornography (but were afraid to ask).
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Title: Race for the White House
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 6, 2016
Type: TV
From executive producers Kevin Spacey and Dana Brunetti, CNN Original Series "Race for the White House" captures the drama of how a high-stakes presidential election can turn on a single issue and so much more.
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Laissez-faire
Title: Laissez-faire
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 30, 2015
Type: Movie
A historical perspective to understand Neoliberalism and to understand why this ideology today so profoundly influences the choices of our governments and our lives.
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Bitter Lake
Title: Bitter Lake
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 24, 2015
Type: Movie
An experimental documentary that explores Saudi Arabia's relationship with the U.S. and the role this has played in the war in Afghanistan.
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JFK to 9/11: Everything is a Rich Man's Trick
Title: JFK to 9/11: Everything is a Rich Man's Trick
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 19, 2014
Type: Movie
The real reasons and orchestrators behind Hitler, to an incredible theory of the JFK assassination, all the way to 9/11 and the current age of the terrorist. Taken from an historical perspective starting around World War 1 leading to present day.
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Unwarranted Influence
Title: Unwarranted Influence
Released: July 4, 2014
Type: Movie
An intense examination of the military industrial complex, from President Eisenhower to the modern day.
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Dark Legacy II
Title: Dark Legacy II
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 1, 2014
Type: Movie
Jaw-dropping evidence of foul play in the death of JFK Jr., all based on official gov't documents. The prime suspect, George W. Bush, though very publicly running for president, disappeared the day of the murder, and stayed missing for 3 days.
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All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
Title: All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 28, 2014
Type: Movie
All About Ann celebrates the achievements of larger-than-life Ann Richards, who became the first elected female governor of Texas. Her cool demeanor, acid wit, and passion for social inclusivity made her one of the most powerful and progressive governors in U.S. history, a liberal democrat intent on building “the new Texas.” But, when the 1994 election begins, Richards is faced with her toughest challenge yet, as an increasingly conservative majority turn towards a new, pro-business candidate: George W. Bush.
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Geraldine Ferraro: Paving The Way
Title: Geraldine Ferraro: Paving The Way
Character: Self
Released: October 11, 2013
Type: Movie
A documentary by Donna Zaccaro about the political trailblazer, Geralidine Ferraro. Featuring interviews with Bill and Hillary Clinton, George and Barbara Bush, Walter Mondale, and Geraldine Ferraro herself, among others, this is a heartwarming and engrossing portrait of the first woman who was nominated for vice president, whose legacy still reverberates today.
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The Presidents' Gatekeepers
Title: The Presidents' Gatekeepers
Character: Self
Released: September 12, 2013
Type: Movie
An analysis of what the role of the Chief of Staff is in his position at the service of the President of the United States of America and how it has been in the past: a in-depth look, through the corridors of White House, at the internal affairs of nine presidential administrations.
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Propaganda
Title: Propaganda
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 14, 2013
Type: Movie
An anti-western propaganda film about the influences of American visual and consumption culture on the rest of the world, as told from a North Korean perspective.
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Inequality for All
Title: Inequality for All
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 19, 2013
Type: Movie
U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich tries to raise awareness of the country's widening economic gap.
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Title: Oliver Stone's Untold History of the United States
Character: Self
Released: November 12, 2012
Type: TV
Oliver Stone's re-examination of under-reported events in American history.
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The House I Live In
Title: The House I Live In
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: October 5, 2012
Type: Movie
In the past 40 years, the War on Drugs has accounted for 45 million arrests, made America the world's largest jailer, and destroyed impoverished communities at home and abroad. Yet drugs are cheaper, purer, and more available today than ever. Where did we go wrong?
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41
Title: 41
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 12, 2012
Type: Movie
An HBO documentary, takes a ‘personal, not political’ look at George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States.
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Advise & Dissent
Title: Advise & Dissent
Released: January 17, 2012
Type: Movie
Behind the lines in the Supreme Court confirmation wars... where justice and politics collide.
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Title: Mentiras verdaderas
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 11, 2011
Type: TV
Daily interviews discussing the guest's personal lives and national contingency.
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The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby
Title: The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 23, 2011
Type: Movie
A personal exploration into the life of America's controversial former CIA Director told through the eyes of his wife and filmmaker son, Carl. Through extraordinary events in twentieth century history, this consummate soldier/spy stood at the center of the Agency's most clandestine activities and operations. The film reveals the 'cover life' of this CIA operative, who followed orders and took on the dirtiest assignments until the Nixon Administration ordered him to 'stonewall' Congress about the CIA's past abuses, but he refused. This film reveals why, for the first time, he could not obey.
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His Way
Title: His Way
Character: Self
Released: March 4, 2011
Type: Movie
A look at the professional, political and personal life of legendary movie producer Jerry Weintraub featuring interviews with friends, family and colleagues.
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Reagan
Title: Reagan
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 7, 2011
Type: Movie
Based on the story of Americas enigmatic career of one of the revered architects of the modern world - icon, screen star, and two-term president, Ronald Reagan.
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The President's Book of Secrets
Title: The President's Book of Secrets
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 1, 2010
Type: Movie
Journey inside White House history to unveil fascinating truths behind secrets known only to the President.
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Casino Jack and the United States of Money
Title: Casino Jack and the United States of Money
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 9, 2010
Type: Movie
A probing investigation into the lies, greed and corruption surrounding D.C. super-lobbyist Jack Abramoff and his cronies.
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How to Win the TV Debate
Title: How to Win the TV Debate
Character: Self (Archive Footage)
Released: April 12, 2010
Type: Movie
With Britain's first-ever political leaders' television debate imminent, award-winning reporter Michael Cockerell uncovers what it's like to take part in these contests and how leaders try to win them. He tells the inside story of why it has taken so long for such debates to arrive in the UK. The programme features candid interviews with US Presidents and their advisers on the tricks of the debate trade. Blending new film and behind-the-scenes footage, some never seen before, it's a tragicomic tale of high politics and low cunning. From John F Kennedy and Richard Nixon through to Barack Obama, candidates are seen being prepared for their debates, then in the sometimes funny, sometimes disastrous results on live television. Cockerell shows why for our would-be next Prime Ministers - Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg - the three debate stages across Britain will be what one former US President calls 'Tension City'.
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Mao's Last Dancer
Title: Mao's Last Dancer
Character: Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: October 1, 2009
Type: Movie
At the age of 11, Li was plucked from a poor Chinese village by Madame Mao's cultural delegates and taken to Beijing to study ballet. In 1979, during a cultural exchange to Texas, he fell in love with an American woman. Two years later, he managed to defect and went on to perform as a principal dancer for the Houston Ballet and as a principal artist with the Australian Ballet.
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Housequake
Title: Housequake
Character: Self
Released: August 7, 2009
Type: Movie
Capturing political theater at its most basic level, this documentary recounts the Democratic Party's stunning takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2006 elections, inspired by the aggressive tactics of strategist Rahm Emmanuel.
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Conspiritus: The Satanic Illuminati Conspiracy
Title: Conspiritus: The Satanic Illuminati Conspiracy
Character: Self
Released: August 4, 2009
Type: Movie
The truth about who and what the " elites " true agenda, purpose, and motivations are.
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White House Revealed
Title: White House Revealed
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 16, 2009
Type: Movie
In this eye-opening documentary about the inner workings of the White House, the most famous residence in America opens its doors for a behind-the-scenes tour and a meet-and-greet with the staff who keep it running in tip-top shape. Highlights include bird's-eye musings from White House workers who've seen it all and an interview with former President George H.W. Bush, who shares his memories about living in Washington, D.C.
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Looking Back to the Future
Title: Looking Back to the Future
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 10, 2009
Type: Movie
A 9-part retrospective documentary from 2009 on the trilogy’s legacy.
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Picturing the Presidents
Title: Picturing the Presidents
Character: Himself (Archive Footage)
Released: February 10, 2009
Type: Movie
We go behind the scenes and into the minds of artists as they capture, commemorate, and, at times, condemn our presidents.
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Dark Legacy
Title: Dark Legacy
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: Movie
The death of John Kennedy is viewed through another angle in this conspiracy-themed film defending the theory that George Herbert Walker Bush was a key player in all aspects of the assassination of American president John F. Kennedy.
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The Return of the War Room
Title: The Return of the War Room
Character: Self
Released: October 13, 2008
Type: Movie
Those who played prominent roles in Clinton's 1992 Presidential campaign return to discuss how politics and the media have changed since that time.
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Thank You, Mr. President: Helen Thomas at the White House
Title: Thank You, Mr. President: Helen Thomas at the White House
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 18, 2008
Type: Movie
This documentary profiles iconic journalist Helen Thomas who has held a front-row seat at White House press conferences for more than 60 years.
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Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony
Title: Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony
Character: Self
Released: August 8, 2008
Type: Movie
The 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony was held at the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest. It began at 8:00 p.m. China Standard Time (UTC+8) on August 8, 2008, as 8 is considered to be a lucky number in Chinese culture. Featuring more than 15,000 performers, the ceremony lasted over four hours and cost over $100 million USD to produce.
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All the Presidents' Wives
Title: All the Presidents' Wives
Character: Self
Released: June 24, 2008
Type: Movie
A look at the women who has served as First Ladies of the United States.
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Blood and Oil
Title: Blood and Oil
Character: Self
Released: June 13, 2008
Type: Movie
The notion that oil motivates America's military engagements in the Middle East is often disregarded as nonsense or mere conspiracy theory. In Blood and Oil, bestselling author and Nation magazine defense correspondent Michael T. Klare challenges this conventional wisdom and corrects the historical record. The film unearths declassified documents and highlights forgotten passages in prominent presidential doctrines to show how concerns about oil have been at the core of American foreign policy for more than 60 years -- rendering our contemporary energy and military policies virtually indistinguishable. In the end, Blood and Oil calls for a radical re-thinking of US energy policy, warning that unless we change direction, we stand to be drawn into one oil war after another as the global hunt for diminishing world petroleum supplies accelerates.
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Bigger Stronger Faster*
Title: Bigger Stronger Faster*
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 30, 2008
Type: Movie
In America, we define ourselves in the superlative: we are the biggest, strongest, fastest country in the world. Is it any wonder that so many of our heroes are on performance enhancing drugs? Director Christopher Bell explores America's win-at-all-cost culture by examining how his two brothers became members of the steroid-subculture in an effort to realize their American dream.
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Being W
Title: Being W
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 17, 2008
Type: Movie
Being W is an unauthorized autobiography of the 43rd President of the United States of America.
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George H.W. Bush
Title: George H.W. Bush
Character: Self
Released: January 29, 2008
Type: Movie
The life and career of our 41st president, from his service in World War II and his early career in Texas to his days in the Oval Office, first as vice president to Ronald Reagan, then as the leader who presided over the first Gulf War. Drawing upon Bush's personal diaries and interviews with his closest advisors and most prominent critics, the film also explores Bush's role as the patriarch of a political family whose influence is unequaled in modern American life.
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Splendor and Wisdom
Title: Splendor and Wisdom
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2008
Type: Movie
Historians agree 1968 was a watershed year and so it was particularly fitting that the Yale Class of 68 invited William Sloane Coffin Jr. to their 35th reunion to give what would be his final speech. No one shared more in the actions and passions of his era then William Sloane Coffin Jr., a hero for civil rights, peace and activism, a legendary clergyman who received international acclaim for his antiwar speeches and messages of international peace. This rare and vital documentary intercuts fascinating footage of the Class of 68 with President George W. Bush (Yale 68) at the White House as well as profound and moving comments and reminiscences by prominent members of the Yale class of 68
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The Kingdom
Title: The Kingdom
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: August 22, 2007
Type: Movie
A team of U.S. government agents is sent to investigate the bombing of an American facility in the Middle East.
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The War on Democracy
Title: The War on Democracy
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 15, 2007
Type: Movie
Set both in Latin America and the United States, the film explores the historic and current relationship of Washington with countries such as Venezuela, Bolivia and Chile. Pilger says that the film "...tells a universal story... analysing and revealing, through vivid testimony, the story of great power behind its venerable myths. It allows us to understand the true nature of the so-called "war on terror". According to Pilger, the film’s message is that the greed and power of empire is not invincible and that people power is always the "seed beneath the snow".
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The Union: The Business Behind Getting High
Title: The Union: The Business Behind Getting High
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: May 8, 2007
Type: Movie
Filmmaker Adam Scorgie explores the illegal marijuana industry in British Columbia, revealing how the international business is most likely more profitable than it would be if it was lawful in this enlightening documentary. Marijuana growers, law enforcement officials, physicians, politicians, criminologists, economists and celebrities—including comedian Tommy Chong—shed light on this topical subject in a series of compelling interviews.
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...So Goes the Nation
Title: ...So Goes the Nation
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 4, 2006
Type: Movie
A look at the role of the Buckeye State in the 2004 Presidential Election.
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An Inconvenient Truth
Title: An Inconvenient Truth
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 24, 2006
Type: Movie
A documentary on Al Gore's campaign to make the issue of global warming a recognized problem worldwide.
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Martial Law 9-11: Rise of the Police State
Title: Martial Law 9-11: Rise of the Police State
Character: Self
Released: June 8, 2005
Type: Movie
Evil has spread across the land. Martial Law: 9/11 Rise of the Police State exposes the high-tech control grid that is being set up across America Out of the ashes of the September 11th tragedy, a dark empire of war and tyranny has risen. The Constitution has been shredded and America is now a Police State. This film exposes not just who was behind the 9-11 attacks, but the roots and history of its orchestrators.
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Why We Fight
Title: Why We Fight
Character: Himself (archive footage)
Released: January 20, 2005
Type: Movie
Is American foreign policy dominated by the idea of military supremacy? Has the military become too important in American life? Jarecki's shrewd and intelligent polemic would seem to give an affirmative answer to each of these questions.
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National Geographic: Inside the U.S. Secret Service
Title: National Geographic: Inside the U.S. Secret Service
Character: Self
Released: October 24, 2004
Type: Movie
Even though they are frequently seen flanking presidential convoys in their trademark dark suits and sunglasses, little is truly known about the insulated world of the United States Secret Service. National Geographic's Inside series delves deep into the inner workings of the secretive organization for an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the upper echelons of national security.
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Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)
Title: Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)
Character: Self - Former U.S. President
Released: August 13, 2004
Type: Movie
With the Olympics returning to Greece, the opening ceremony of Athens 2004 sought to show the entire development of the Olympics over the centuries, until arriving at the modern Olympics.
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Fahrenheit 9/11
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 25, 2004
Type: Movie
Michael Moore's view on how the Bush administration allegedly used the tragic events on 9/11 to push forward its agenda for unjust wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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The World According To Bush
Title: The World According To Bush
Character: Self
Released: May 27, 2004
Type: Movie
The 1000 days of George W. Bush's presidency from the 9/11 attacks to the iraqi quagmire.
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Strip Search
Title: Strip Search
Character: self (archive footage)
Released: April 27, 2004
Type: Movie
Strip Search follows several parallel stories examining personal freedoms vs. national security in the aftermath of 9/11; two main subplots involve an American woman detained in China and an Arab man detained in New York City.
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Title: Open Access
Character: Self
Released: February 1, 2004
Type: TV
This original series from TTC travels around the world of tennis to get testimonials from the best players on the biggest venues in the sport. The "free access" status of the show offers the viewer a unique look into the life of the WTA and ATP circuits.
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JFK II: The Bush Connection
Title: JFK II: The Bush Connection
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 9, 2003
Type: Movie
Four part documentary about JFK's murder, and who had reasons and means to do it, and to escape. - Part 1: History is written by the winners. Part 2: Through the Looking Glass. Part 3: Who killed JFK?. Part 4: Deep History.
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Mikhaïl Gorbatchev, l'homme qui a changé le monde
Title: Mikhaïl Gorbatchev, l'homme qui a changé le monde
Released: January 1, 2003
Type: Movie
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Bowling for Columbine
Title: Bowling for Columbine
Character: Self
Released: October 9, 2002
Type: Movie
This is not a film about gun control. It is a film about the fearful heart and soul of the United States, and the 280 million Americans lucky enough to have the right to a constitutionally protected Uzi. From a look at the Columbine High School security camera tapes to the home of Oscar-winning NRA President Charlton Heston, from a young man who makes homemade napalm with The Anarchist's Cookbook to the murder of a six-year-old girl by another six-year-old. Bowling for Columbine is a journey through the US, through our past, hoping to discover why our pursuit of happiness is so riddled with violence.
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Journeys with George
Title: Journeys with George
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 8, 2002
Type: Movie
Documentary account of George W. Bush's presidential campaign during the 2000 election.
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The One
Title: The One
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: November 2, 2001
Type: Movie
A sheriff's deputy fights an alternate universe version of himself who grows stronger with each alternate self he kills.
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Title: The American President
Character: Self
Released: April 9, 2000
Type: TV
“The American President” is a series that aired on PBS in 2000 profiling 41 U.S. chief executives, using exclusive interviews with Presidents Clinton, Bush, Ford, and Carter. Well known figures lend their voice to presidents of the past who lived before sound recordings, including: Colin Powell, Bob Dole, Walter Cronkite, Ben Bradlee, John Glenn, James Carville, Andrew Young, and the Rev. Billy Graham. Narrated by Hugh Sidey.
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Strange Justice
Title: Strange Justice
Character: Self - Announcing Clarence Thomas Nomination (archive footage)
Released: August 29, 1999
Type: Movie
"Fact-based story about the sexual harassment suit filed by Anita Hill during the appointment trials of Clarence Thomas for the Supreme Court during the George Bush Presidential administration. The film gives both parties a fairly even presentation and does not try to assess blame. It does, however, show a lot of background political maneuvering that took place, particularly on the part of Kenneth Duberstein, an administrative spin doctor."
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Presidential Bloopers
Title: Presidential Bloopers
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 18, 1999
Type: Movie
A look back at some of the funniest presidential moments in history.
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When the Wall Came Tumbling Down: 50 Hours That Changed the World
Title: When the Wall Came Tumbling Down: 50 Hours That Changed the World
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1999
Type: Movie
A detailed reconstruction of the events from Nov. 9th to 11th, 1989, which led to the Berlin wall tumbling down, on a local, national and international level.
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Totally Bill Hicks
Title: Totally Bill Hicks
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 23, 1998
Type: Movie
Consisting of two parts: ‘Revelations’, Bill Hicks’ last live performance in the United Kingdom made at the Dominion Theatre; and a documentary about Hicks’ life ‘Just a Ride’ featuring interviews with friends, admirers, and family.
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Secrets of the CIA
Title: Secrets of the CIA
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 1998
Type: Movie
It fought against international terrorism in South America and watched out for our allies abroad...but what else did it do?...What are the true secrets of the C.I.A.?
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Title: Fox News Sunday
Released: April 28, 1996
Type: TV
Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace is a Sunday morning news/talk show on the Fox Broadcasting Company; since 2003, Fox News Sunday has been hosted by Chris Wallace.
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Soviet Union: The Rise and Fall - Part 2
Title: Soviet Union: The Rise and Fall - Part 2
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 20, 1996
Type: Movie
Historic Russian battles to repel invaders serve as prelude to the story of events that redrew the map of Eastern Europe and parts of Asia in the 20th century. Following the turmoil of the Bolshevik Revolution, Communist Russia faces the venom of Nazi aggression. 1940's film footage reveals the harsh reality of total war, as the Red Army and Soviet civilians alike confront a brutal and tenacious enemy. The following decades are darkened by tensions between the USSR and foreign powers, and violent measures taken to silence voices of dissent. Finally, the Soviet people's yearning for a freer society leads to accelerating reforms and the ultimate dissolution of the USSR.
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Spin
Title: Spin
Character: Self
Released: October 5, 1995
Type: Movie
Pirated satellite feeds revealing U.S. media personalities’ contempt for their viewers come full circle in Spin. TV out-takes appropriated from network satellite feeds unravel the tightly-spun fabric of television—a system that silences public debate and enforces the exclusion of anyone outside the pack of journalists, politicians, spin doctors, and televangelists who manufacture the news. Spin moves through the L.A. riots and the floating TV talk-show called the 1992 U.S. presidential election.
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The 100 Funniest Moments of the 20th Century: The Unexpected
Title: The 100 Funniest Moments of the 20th Century: The Unexpected
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 1995
Type: Movie
This hilarious collection of accidental comedy is packed with unforgettable foul-ups by an all-star comedy cast, plus wedding bloopers, sports blunders and everyday snafus that add up to a laugh-a-minute! See uproarious out-takes, from the days when television was "live" - including Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca's send-ups of A Trolleycar Named Desire & From Here to Obscurity. Plus, footage of world leaders and famous celebrities caught with egg on their well-known faces, from Bogie to Bette Davis, from James Cagney to Claudette Colbert. See Princess Di hitting Prince Charles over the head with a special effects champagne bottle, Gerald Ford tripping, George Bush bowling, Richard Nixon in an unexpected duet with Pearl Bailey. Not even John Wayne can get it right! Don't miss the talking horse, the elephant artist, sports mishaps by the world's finest athletes - and much, much more! This cavalcade of fluffs & flubs, surprises & snafus adds up to one of the funniest comedy collections ever!
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The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
Title: The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
Character: Himself
Released: April 1, 1994
Type: Movie
Documentary on legendary Houston Wrestling Promoter Paul Boesch produced and aired in 1994 on Houston Channel 39 KHTV.
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Beyond JFK: The Question of Conspiracy
Title: Beyond JFK: The Question of Conspiracy
Character: Self (voice) (archive footage)
Released: January 20, 1993
Type: Movie
This spellbinding documentary re-examines the issues raised by Oliver Stone's JFK, and explores the late Jim Garrison's contention that there was a "second conspiracy" to cover up the truth, including attempts to ruin his own reputation.
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Commercial Entertainment Product
Title: Commercial Entertainment Product
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 24, 1992
Type: Movie
The video debut of experimental musicians and culture jamming artists Emergency Broadcast Network.
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Feed
Title: Feed
Released: October 1, 1992
Type: Movie
This is a documentary about the 1992 New Hampshire primaries. It includes much footage of candidates as they meet people, and just before they go "on-air".
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Pets or Meat: The Return to Flint
Title: Pets or Meat: The Return to Flint
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 11, 1992
Type: Movie
Follow-up to Roger & Me.
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Minnesota Twins: Simply The Best
Title: Minnesota Twins: Simply The Best
Character: Himself
Released: December 21, 1991
Type: Movie
Simply the best chronicles a remarkable year for the world champion Minnesota Twins. This video captures the 1991 championship season in it’s entirety from spring training through game seven of the World Series.
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Ceausescu: Behind the Myth
Title: Ceausescu: Behind the Myth
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 14, 1991
Type: Movie
Veteran journalist and author Edward Behr spent a year investigating the rise and fall of Nicolae Ceausescu. Executed on Christmas Day 1989, Ceausescu was once a hero to his own people, and in the west. Behr's film reveals the truth behind the myth, in a tale of megalomania, farce, and horror.
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General H. Norman Schwarzkopf: Command Performance
Title: General H. Norman Schwarzkopf: Command Performance
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1991
Type: Movie
General H. Norman Schwarzkopf: Command Performance shows historic archive photographs and coverage of “Stormin’ Norman’s” role from the inception of Desert Shield to the onslaught of Desert Storm.
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Air Force One: The Planes and the Presidents
Title: Air Force One: The Planes and the Presidents
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1991
Type: Movie
From IMDB: Several important historical events occurred on the planes with call sign Air Force One. These events are described within the backdrop of the evolution of the presidents' airplanes.
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Within These Walls: A Tour of the White House
Title: Within These Walls: A Tour of the White House
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1991
Type: Movie
A special that takes a look inside the White House.
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Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
Title: Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
Character: Himself ('Read my lips. No new taxes.' news video) (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: July 18, 1990
Type: Movie
Iconic American artist and filmmaker Andy Warhol is the subject of this documentary, which looks at both his life and his influence on pop culture. The film provides details about Warhol's upbringing in Pittsburgh and follows his move to New York City, where he found massive success turning pop imagery into art and eventually founded "The Factory," his famed studio and party venue. Among the many notables interviewed are Dennis Hopper, David Hockney, and Roy Lichtenstein.
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Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue
Title: Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue
Character: Himself
Released: April 21, 1990
Type: Movie
The plot chronicles the exploits of Michael, a teenager who is using marijuana and stealing his father's beer. His younger sister, Corey, is worried about him because he started acting differently. When her piggy bank goes missing, her cartoon tie-in toys come to life to help her find it. After discovering it in Michael's room along with his stash of drugs, the various cartoon characters proceed to work together and take him on a fantasy journey to teach him the risks and consequences a life of drug-use can bring and save the world. Financed by Ronald McDonald House Charities, it features an introduction by President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush.
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Title: Frontline
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 17, 1983
Type: TV
Since it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial broadcast by serving as a catalyst for change.
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Title: Saturday Night Live
Character: Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Released: October 11, 1975
Type: TV
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
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Title: The Dick Cavett Show
Character: Self - Guest
Released: June 6, 1968
Type: TV
The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks.
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The Unelected Statesman
Title: The Unelected Statesman
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Billy Graham was a man known worldwide for his southern charm, unmistakable voice and most importantly to him, his love and devotion to Jesus Christ. Lesser known, however, is his role as a statesman of the United States. Despite never holding public office, Graham comforted the nation in some of its darkest hours, spread its causes and principles to all corners of the globe, and counseled every president from Harry Truman to George W. Bush. This is the story of the unelected statesman.