Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story


1h 27m 2008

Brief Synopsis

Known for his cutthroat, win-at-all-costs political maneuverings, the late iconoclast Lee Atwater, the man behind successful Republican campaigns for Nixon and the Bush Dynasty, was the pioneer of the modern art of hardball campaigning. Here, we get a closer look at Atwater's role in trampling the D

Film Details

Also Known As
Boogie Man, The Lee Atwater Story
MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Historical
Political
Release Date
2008
Distribution Company
Interpositive Media

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 27m

Synopsis

Known for his cutthroat, win-at-all-costs political maneuverings, the late iconoclast Lee Atwater, the man behind successful Republican campaigns for Nixon and the Bush Dynasty, was the pioneer of the modern art of hardball campaigning. Here, we get a closer look at Atwater's role in trampling the Democratic party in the 1980s while the GOP shrewdly solidified its hold on Middle America.

Film Details

Also Known As
Boogie Man, The Lee Atwater Story
MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Historical
Political
Release Date
2008
Distribution Company
Interpositive Media

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 27m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Fall September 26, 2008

Released in United States June 2008

Released in United States October 2008

Released in United States October 3, 2008

Released in United States on Video May 4, 2010

Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (Docufest) October 16-29, 2008.

Shown at Los Angeles Film Festival (Documentary Competition) June 19-29, 2008.

Released in United States on Video May 4, 2010

Released in United States June 2008 (Shown at Los Angeles Film Festival (Documentary Competition) June 19-29, 2008.)

Released in United States Fall September 26, 2008 (NY)

Released in United States October 2008 (Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (Docufest) October 16-29, 2008.)

Released in United States October 3, 2008 (Los Angeles)