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One Bright Shining Moment

DocumentaryHistory
2005, 2h 3min
ONE BRIGHT SHINING MOMENT retraces George McGovern's bold presidential campaign of 1972 - a grassroots campaign that fought for peace and justice, and positioned ideas and people first. But what is remembered today as being the ultimate political defeat of the American Century may also have been its high watermark. The film poses this central question: what does the crushing electoral defeat of a man so well respected for his decency and intellect say about the electoral process, the American government, and more importantly, what does it say about the forces at work on the American people- then and now? Featuring interviews with the candidate himself, supporters and activists like Gore Vidal, Gloria Steinem, Warren Beatty, Howard Zinn, and music from Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson, Donovan, and Elvis Costello.
Country: United States
Director:
Stephen Vittoria
Cast:
Warren Beatty,
George McGovern,
James Abourezk,
Chip Berlet
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Stephen Vittoria
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Chip Berlet
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In "One Bright Shining Moment," a documentary film released in 2005, audiences are taken on a journey through George McGovern's 1972 presidential campaign, which aimed to bring peace and justice to a nation torn apart by conflict and division. Jimmy Jimmy Carter's candidacy was notable for its emphasis on grassroots organizing and the prioritization of ideas and people above all else. Despite McGovern's ultimate defeat, the film raises questions about the American electoral process and government, as well as what the outcome says about the forces that shape American society. Through interviews with McGovern himself, prominent activists like Gore Vidal and Gloria Steinem, and artists like Bob Dylan and Elvis Costello, "One Bright Shining Moment" offers a thought-provoking exploration of American politics and society.

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One Bright Shining Moment was released in theaters on September 16, 2005.

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