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The War Room (1992)

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A look inside the 1992 presidential race, D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hedgus' documentary The War Room explores the backstage side of national politics by examining the day-to-day operations of Bill Clinton's campaign staff. The behind-the-scenes leader of the group is James Carville, the demonstrative, charismatic campaign manager who relies on a plain-speaking manner and emotional appeals to motivate his subordinates. He is complemented by the quieter, smoother personality and photogenic looks

PG, 1 hr. 33 min.

Documentary, Special Interest

Directed By: Chris Hegedus , D.A. Pennebaker

In Theaters: Oct 13, 1993 Wide

On DVD: Nov 10, 1998

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

October 4, 2006 Full Review Source: rec.arts.movies.reviews

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Louis Proyect

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

December 4, 2002 Comment

Rob Vaux

Flipside Movie Emporium

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

August 22, 2002 Comment

Bob Bloom

Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

Backroom politics has now been exposed-a high stakes game, but no mystery.

February 10, 2002 Full Review Source: Old School Reviews

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John A. Nesbit

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I'm a Clinton fan, so this was really interesting to watch. James Carville is such an intelligent man.

November 18, 2007

Laci Ratzer

While the whole underdog coming from behind to win is a compelling story it has been done a million times. The movie is slow and seems to make the point that no matter how much of a moral failure you are you can still win!

October 13, 2010