Sam Donaldson Movies
A timeless figure in the field of TV news, Sam Donaldson studied at the New Mexico Military Institute and then at Texas Western College, where he served as the station manager for KTEP in El Paso. Following a tour of duty as an artillery officer for the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1959, he began pursuing a long term career in journalism, eventually working as an anchor for local TV network affiliates.Donaldson began delivering to a national audience by submitting reports from the field in Vietnam for ABC in 1971. He went on to become the network's chief White House correspondent, and over the course of the '80s, '90s, and 2000s, he would serve as the chief anchor for ABC's World News Sunday, take over hosting duties for This Week with David Brinkley, and anchor the news magazine show Prime Time Live. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
The Queen Mother of all dirty words (as it was once described by Jean Shepherd) is examined through all its linguistic, sociological, legal, and ethical implications in this documentary. Filmmaker Steven Anderson interviews dozens of people about the history and function of "the F word," including language historians who have a hard time nailing down its origin, writers (including Hunter S. Thompson and Ben Bradlee) who talk about its role in literature and press freedom, comedians (among them Drew Carey, Janeane Garofalo, and Billy Connolly) who ponder its frequent presence in hipster humor, pop musicians (such as Ice-T, Pat Boone, and Alanis Morissette) who offer their theories about its role in contemporary culture, and social critics (including Michael Medved and Dennis Prager) who believe its currency is taking America into a dangerous place. F*ck also includes footage of famous figures caught using the word unexpectedly and animated sequences by Bill Plympton. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 2000
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 cleaning the presidential limousine. Aside from the classic sharpness of its satire, what distinguishes President Clinton: Final Days is its authenticity -- that's the real White House lawn, the real presidential staff, the real press briefing room, and so on. Produced for the 2000 White House Correspondents Dinner, President Clinton: Final Days is an unprecedented exercise in self-deprecating political humor. ~ Richard Gilliam, All Movie Guide
- 1992
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 politicians Bob Kerrey, Jerry Brown, Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, Ross Perot, Paul Tsongas, George Bush, and Sam Donaldson. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1990
This ABC News production is a journalistic investigation of terrorist acts around the world. Chronicled are such acts as the murder of the Israeli athletes at the Munich games to the ongoing violence in the Middle East and a discussion of the increasing use of violent terrorism by political and religious fanatics. ~ Tana Hobart, All Movie Guide
- 1989
This is an ABC News documentary which was hosted by Sam Donaldson and Diane Sawyer, giving the viewer a guided tour through the White House with George and Barbara Bush, viewing the historical rooms and the priceless antiques and works of art throughout the mansion. ~ Tana Hobart, All Movie Guide
- 1989
When the borders of Russia began opening up to outsiders, Sam Donaldson and Diane Sawyer were the first American news team allowed to film within the walls of the Kremlin itself. This documentary shows the beautiful artworks and treasures found within the Grand Kremlin Palace, the Terem Palace, the Armory Palace Museum, and other historical Russian sites. ~ Tana Hobart, All Movie Guide
- 1981
This historical news video focuses on the Iran Hostage Crisis in which Iran was held captive by terrorist radicals who tortured hostages in full view of the world as they thumbed their noses at the authority of other nations to prevent their perfidy. ~ Tana Hobart, All Movie Guide
Actual ABC News footage featuring Peter Jennings, Sam Donaldson, Pierre Salinger, and Peter Glass is combined to give a comprehensive overview of the hijacking of a jet over Europe by terrorists and its journey to the Middle East ~ Tana Hobart, All Movie Guide
This is an ABC News documentary which covers the hatred between the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Israel following Israel's attack of Lebanon in 1982 in an effort to put an end to terrorist attacks. The violence and hatred from this initial attack are analysed as well as its connotations on today's attempts at peace. ~ Tana Hobart, All Movie Guide
