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The War Room (1992)

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Reviews Counted: 16

Fresh: 15

Rotten:1

Average Rating: 8/10

Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins

Genre: Education/General Interest

Synopsis: THE WAR ROOM takes us inside Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign and the exciting, topsy-turvy race that proved to be one of the most memorable in U.S. history and came to define American political discourse for the 1990s. Director... THE WAR ROOM takes us inside Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign and the exciting, topsy-turvy race that proved to be one of the most memorable in U.S. history and came to define American political discourse for the 1990s. Director D.A. Pennebaker provides a personal, up-close view of the two principals: campaign managers James Carville and George Stephanopoulos as they try to stay on top of the exploding maelstrom of events--from scandalous, personal smear tactics (Gennifer Flowers) to the rise of quixotic spoiler Ross Perot. With remarkable confidence and media-saavy, they maintain order and forward momentum by steering public discourse away from negative issues of character and draft-dodging and back to the focus of their candidate's policies. They also create convincing catchphrases (It's the Economy, Stupid!) and keep the perspective on domestic issues tailormade to benefit Clinton. THE WAR ROOM is a harrowing emotional roller coaster of unfolding drama and suspense, loaded with historic significance and personal intimacy. [More]

Director: D.A. Pennebaker, Chris Hughes

Director: D.A. Pennebaker, Chris Hughes

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Nov 10, 1998

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Politics as sporting event run by wonks. Fascinating but repellent in trademark Pennebaker-Hegedus fashion.

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An invaluable record of Bill Clinton's unlikely rise to the White House.

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A top documentary; behind the scenes at how a political campaign is run.

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07/26/02
David Poland
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Backroom politics has now been exposed—a high stakes game, but no mystery.

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John A. Nesbit
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