Bill Clinton Filmography

Obcan Havel

Synopsis: Few movers and shakers in 20th century Eastern European history can claim the accomplishments or the legacy of former Czechoslovakian president Václav Havel. An ardent supporter of democratic political systems, Havel was subjected to systematic persecution by the Communists at an early age, and Read More

King

Actors: Tom Brokaw, Andy Young, Harry Belafonte, Bill Clinton, Condoleezza Rice

Synopsis: Celebrated newsman Tom Brokaw headlines this feature-length, eponymous documentary portrait of the life of revered civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.. A program originally produced for cable's History Channel to commemorate the 40th anniversary of King's death, it affords equal attention Read More

I Am Because We Are

Synopsis: In the African nation of Malawi, disease, poverty and famine have taken a horrible toll, especially on young people -- in a country of twelve million people, one million are orphaned children. In 2006, pop singer Madonna began studying the crisis in Malawi, and decided to use her wealth and Read More

Wordplay

Actors: Will Shortz, Merl Reagle, Jon Stewart, Ken Burns, Indigo Girls

Synopsis: Cinematographer-turned-documentary filmmaker Patrick Creadon takes a compelling look at the brainy world of crossword puzzles, the masterminds that conceive them, and the folks who struggle to solve them in a film that offers a close look at one of America's most popular pastimes. For 12 years Read More

The Take

Synopsis: Carlos Menem was the president of Argentina between 1989 and 1999; under his administration, many of the nation's public works were privatized, and the nation's peso was linked to the value of the American dollar. When the nation quickly fell into debt, the International Monetary Fund stepped in Read More

Let's Get Frank

Actors: Barney Frank, Henry Hyde, Bob Barr

Synopsis: Massachusetts congressman Barney Frank achieved an uncomfortable sort of public recognition in 1990 when, three years after he came out of the closet as a gay man, he was involved in a scandal involving his use of the services of a male prostitute. Frank weathered the storm of controversy and was Read More

Naqoyqatsi

Synopsis: Filmmaker, philosopher and activist Godfrey Reggio completes the film trilogy he began with Koyaanisqatsi and Powaqqatsi in this visually striking examination of the impact of technology upon our culture. Naqoyqatsi is a word from the Hopi language which roughly translates as "war as a way of Read More

The Press Secretary

Actors: Joe Lockhart, Helen A. Thomas

Synopsis: The press secretary to the president of the United States has the tricky job of acting as a middle ground between the journalists who want information from and about the president and the leader who would generally prefer to tell them only what he wants them to know -- and would like them to Read More

The Concert For New York City

Synopsis: In the wake of the attacks on New York City and Washington D.C. on September 11, 2001, many figures in the entertainment community stepped forward to offer their talents to raise money towards relief efforts for the victims and their survivors. On October 20, 2001, some of the biggest names in Read More

Endgame in Ireland [TV Documentary Series]

Synopsis: Originally telecast by Britain's BBC and Ireland's RTA in June of 2001, this two-part, four-hour documentary charted the tempestuous history of Northern Ireland from "Bloody Sunday" in 1972 to the Good Friday Accords of 1998, with some speculation on the future of the region. The content of the Read More

President Clinton: Final Days

Synopsis: President Clinton: Final Days shows a lost and lonely Bill Clinton (playing himself) wandering the empty corridors of the White House during the final days of his presidency. Ignored by his staff and by the press, Clinton fills his time with such activities as mowing the lawn, watching movies, and Read More

Of Civil Wrongs and Rights: The Fred Korematsu Story

Actors: Bill Clinton

Synopsis: Born in Oakland, CA, in 1919, Fred Korematsu was the son of Japanese immigrants who, when the United States entered World War II in 1941, wanted to do his duty as an American and volunteer for the Army. Instead, Korematsu and the other Japanese-American residents of California were rounded up and Read More

Trade Off

Actors: Michael Moore, Jello Biafra

Synopsis: During the infamous World Trade Organization protests in Seattle in November 1999, TV viewers around the world were treated to explosive footage of small bands of would-be anarchists smashing Starbucks windows and engaging in confrontations with the police. Trade Off, Shaya Mercer's documentary Read More

President Clinton's Grand Jury Testimony

Synopsis: President Clinton's Grand Jury Testimony is one part of the evidence for what may be impeachable offenses that Kenneth Starr presented to the House of Representatives. Released to the public after a vote of the House Judiciary Committee, President Clinton's Grand Jury Testimony was recorded on Read More

African Americans in WWII: A Legacy of Patriotism and Valor

Synopsis: This film pays homage to the many contributions of African American soldiers during World War II. The heroism of the Tuskegee Airmen, the Nurse Corps, the Red Ball Express, the 92nd Infantry Division, and the 761st Tank Battalion are given their due, with personal tributes by Colin Powell, and Read More

The Real Ellen Story

Synopsis: Comedian Ellen DeGeneres' decision to publicly announce her lesbianism as her onscreen character did the same, altered the way mainstream media portrays homosexuality. The Real Ellen Story, an acclaimed British documentary, provides an intimate view of the controversy surrounding DeGeneres' move. Read More

A Child's Wish

Synopsis: This fact-based TV movie stars John Ritter as Ed Chandler, whose life is torn asunder when his daughter Missy (Anna Chlumsky) is diagnosed with cancer. The nature of Missy's illness obliges Ed to spend many hours away from his job as a car salesman to commiserate with her daughter's doctors at the Read More

Hillary Clinton: A Profile

The Cronkite Reports: Help Unwanted

The Last Party

Actors: Robert Downey, Sr., Spike Lee, Oliver Stone, Robert Downey, Jr.

Synopsis: In this humorous documentary, Robert Downey, Jr. shares his views of politics, attitudes and himself while travelling across the country in 1992. He spends a special amount of time at the Democratic and Republican conventions. Downey includes brief interviews by such luminaries as Oliver Stone, Spike Lee Read More

President Clinton: Answering Children's Questions

A Videoguide to (Dis)Ability Awareness

Actors: Bill Clinton

Synopsis: This is an educational and informational video about physical disabilities. President Clinton leads the introduction and final segment of the video, which contains candid interviews with people living with physical disabilities. These brave people provide personal insight into issues such as Read More

Feed

Actors: Jerry Brown, George Bush, Sam Donaldson, Paul Tsongas

Synopsis: This video is a documentary of the 1992 party nomination contests and the Presidential race. Taken from satellite feeds, it contains candid, off the air, shots of the candidates and gives a little insight into the election process. Centering on the New Hampshire primary the film includes Read More

America's Political Parties: The Democratic Party 1960-1992

Synopsis: Students of politics and historywill enjoy watching this historical review of the major events that affected the Democratic Party and the rest of America between 1960 and 1992. The charisma and drive of President John F. Kennedy and the cultural advances made possible by President Lyndon B. Read More

The War Room

Actors: James Carville, George Stephanopoulos

Synopsis: A look inside the 1992 presidential race, D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hedgus' documentary The War Room explores the backstage side of national politics by examining the day-to-day operations of Bill Clinton's campaign staff. The behind-the-scenes leader of the group is James Carville, the Read More