Jimmy Carter Movies

Alex Gibney (director of (Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room) turns his attention from corporate scandal to Gonzo journalism with this tribute to the libido-driven, Wild Turkey-swilling writer who never knew the meaning of the word "excess." Comprised largely of never-before-seen archival materials, Gibney's film focuses on the years between 1965 and 1975, when Hunter S. Thompson was truly firing on all cylinders. Rare home movies, audiotapes, and excerpts from unpublished manuscripts combine to paint an affectionate portrait to the wild-eyed father of Gonzo journalism. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

For the second half of the 20th century, Lew Wasserman was the most powerful man in show business, even if most people had no idea who he was. Born in Cleveland, OH, in 1913, Wasserman started out booking music for mob-controlled night clubs, and soon became an agent for Music Corporation of America, which became the most lucrative music agency in America. As Wasserman rose through the ranks at MCA, he established such innovative business practices as "packaging" talent (booking hot acts only in tandem with other artists who were a harder sell) and took the company into managing acting talent in Hollywood, where he changed the film business forever by negotiating a ground-breaking deal for James Stewart on the film Winchester '73, which reduced the actor's up-front salary in favor of a cut of the movie's profits, earning the actor a fortune in the process. Under Wasserman's tenure at MCA, the company took over Universal Pictures, established the studio's television branch (and made enough powerful friends to make it the most important production outlet in the business), created the wildly successful Universal City studio tours, and expanded MCA's recording branch into one of the biggest record companies in the world. Wasserman was also a man with no small degree of political influence (it didn't hurt that Ronald Reagan was one of his early clients when MCA want Hollywood), and was reputed to have some useful connections to organized crime (his personal lawyer was reputed to be the model for Robert Duvall's character in The Godfather). Wasserman was a secretive man who did not give interviews or commit anything to writing if it could be avoided, but he knew nearly everyone of consequence in show business, and The Last Mogul: The Life and Times of Lew Wasserman is a documentary that through interviews with his friends and business associates paints a detailed portrait of his remarkable career, from his childhood in Ohio to his death in 2002. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

This video presents a collection of President Jimmy Carter's speeches. Carter, who was president from 1977-1981. was faced with many tumultuous events during the years he held office. The film traces how Carter used his special brand of Georgia state charm to present his ideas to the public. Live footage of press conferences and speeches feature President Carter speaking on such events as the Iran hostage crisis and the energy crisis. Also included are excerpts from Carter's Human Rights address, his inaugural speech, the Panama Canal Treaty speech, and the Camp David Peace Accord speech. The film is a study of substance and delivery. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, Rovi

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. Johnson's "Great Society" legislation are recalled. Revisits the accomplishments and sad failures of the late President Richard M. Nixon. Many of the century's most intriguing political campaigns are analyzed. Hosts Ben Wattenberg and David Gergen provide their reflections on the presidency of Jimmy Carter, the Clinton campaign and many other issues. ~ Elizabeth Smith, Rovi

This documentary chronicles the political career of Jimmy Carter through the use of television news footage. ~ Rovi