The War Room

Name: The War Room
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 1993

United States • 1993

Directors

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

Documentary History

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Synopsis

A behind-the-scenes documentary about the Clinton for President campaign, focusing on the adventures of spin doctors James Carville and George Stephanopoulos.

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Synopsis

A behind-the-scenes documentary about the Clinton for President campaign, focusing on the adventures of spin doctors James Carville and George Stephanopoulos.

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Benny Safdie

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Credits

Crew

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

CinematographerNick Doob, D. A. Pennebaker

EditorD. A. Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus

ProducerFrazer Pennebaker, R. J. Cutler, Wendy Ettinger

Cast

James Carvilleas Self

George Stephanopoulosas Self

Heather Beckelas Self

Paul Begala