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Poster for The Return of the War Room

D. A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus, Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker

The Return of the War Room

United States / English / 2008 / 1h 22m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.35/5·210 ratings·67 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Those who played prominent roles in Clinton's 1992 Presidential campaign return to discuss how politics and the media have changed since that time.

Included in
D. A. Pennebaker’s Eye on the Century
Position 12

Credits

Crew

DirectorD. A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus, Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker

ProducerR. J. Cutler

Cast

Paul Begalaas Self

Bob Boorstinas Self

as Self

James Carvilleas Self

Rahm Emanuelas Self

Stanley Greenbergas Self

Mandy Grunwaldas Self

Mickey Kantoras Self

Frank Luntzas Self

Kevin Maddenas Self

Mary Matalinas Self

Mark McKinnonas Self

Mark Milleras Self

Dee Dee Myersas Self

Ricki Seidmanas Self

George Stephanopoulosas Self

Billy Begalaas Self

Charlie Begalaas Self

Diane Begalaas Self

Patrick Begalaas Self

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Poster for The War Room

The War Room1993

Both directed by Chris Hegedus and D. A. Pennebaker, and both starring Bob Boorstin, James Carville and Paul Begala

Or

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Shake! Otis at Monterey1986Both directed by Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker and D. A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus

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