Woodrow Wilson


1h 30m 2002

Brief Synopsis

Biographical documentary of President Woodrow Wilson. In Part 1, Wilson rises from a Civil boyhood in Georgia to become president of Princeton University and an outspoken champion of progressive reform. He is elected governor of New Jersey, then narrowly wins the presidency, accomplishing a remarkab

Film Details

Also Known As
American Experience (01/06/02), The
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
2002

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

Biographical documentary of President Woodrow Wilson. In Part 1, Wilson rises from a Civil boyhood in Georgia to become president of Princeton University and an outspoken champion of progressive reform. He is elected governor of New Jersey, then narrowly wins the presidency, accomplishing a remarkable agenda of reform in his first two years. In Part 2, President Wilson leads the United States through World War I, then brokers its peace treaty. His vision of world peace through the League of Nations is struck down at home, and his health suffers so seriously that his wife becomes de facto chief executive.

Film Details

Also Known As
American Experience (01/06/02), The
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
2002

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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