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Crawford (2008)

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Average Rating: 7.6/10
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Release Date: Oct 6, 2008 Wide

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Filmmaker David Modigliani explores the impact of the presidency on the small town of Crawford, Texas (population 705) after President George W. Bush declares the once-sleepy community his "home" away from the White House. Shortly after then-governor Bush purchased a ranch in Crawford back in 1999, the insular community began to experience an enormous boom. Later, as Bush began his bid for the presidency, he used the town as a means of justifying his folksy, down-home image. But as new shops

Unrated, 1 hr. 14 min.

Documentary, Special Interest

Directed By: David Modigliani

Written By: David Modigliani

In Theaters: Oct 6, 2008 Wide

On DVD: Jun 2, 2009

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All Critics (5) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (0) | DVD (1)

Unlike many political documentaries, this big-hearted, well-made film is genuinely interested in understanding both sides.

August 29, 2008 Full Review Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)

St. Paul Pioneer Press

shows a skilled hand at documentary filmmaking, entertaining above all

July 6, 2008 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com

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Norm Schrager

Filmcritic.com

Focuses not on stereotypes but on human beings, who are a lot more complicated than red-and-blue, and the way political strategies touch their lives.

April 17, 2008 Full Review Source: Cinematical

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Jette Kernion

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Modigliani is there from the beginning which helps bring potency and unexpected tragedy to the lives of both Bush's local supporters and his dissenters.

April 9, 2008 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com

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