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Narrated and co-executive produced by Oscar winner Kevin Spacey, "Race for the White House" captures the high-stakes drama, dirty politics and Machiavellian schemes employed during history's most dramatic presidential elections. Using archival footage, interviews and stylized dramatizations, each hourlong episode tells the story of one presidential campaign, "a four-year, no-holds-barred battle to become the most powerful person in the world, culminating in a single night of heart pounding tension," says CNN. Among the races covered: Abraham Lincoln/Stephen Douglas, John F. Kennedy/Richard Nixon, and George H.W. Bush/Michael Dukakis.
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Kevin Spacey

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Kevin Spacey

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Dana Brunetti

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 6, 2016 John F. Kennedy vs. Richard Nixon John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon have the first televised presidential debate; one where presentation made as much of an impact as message, and may have cost Nixon the election. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 13, 2016 Abraham Lincoln vs. Stephen A. Douglas Lincoln's oratory and underhanded tactics gave him the chance to beat Stephen Douglas, one of the most formidable politicians of his generation. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 20, 2016 George H.W. Bush vs. Michael Dukakis Vice President Bush deals with the scandal of Iran Contra while campaigning against Michael Dukakis with television attack ads that would sink the Democrat's presidential chances. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 27, 2016 Harry Truman vs. Thomas Dewey Harry Truman travels by train across America, in a race against time to win the presidency, as he falls in the polls while leading an unpopular, divided party against Thomas Dewey. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 3, 2016 Andrew Jackson vs. John Quincy Adams After losing the election of 1824 to John Adams, General Andrew Jackson comes back with a vicious, vile and personal attack campaign to win the 1828 election. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 10, 2016 Bill Clinton vs. George H.W. Bush Bill Clinton fights back against a tarnished image as adulterer and draft dodger to win the presidency. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Kevin Spacey, Dana Brunetti
Network
CNN
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 6, 2016