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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

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

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Flipside Movie Emporium

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

August 22, 2002 Comment
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 | Comment
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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
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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

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