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Housequake
Documentary
History, Current Affairs
2009
Cast:
Featuring interviews with Rahm Emanuel, Nancy Pelosi, Newt Gingrich, James Carville, Gen. Wesley Clark, Frank Luntz
Synopsis:
Capturing political theater at its most basic level, HouseQuake recounts the Democratic Party's stunning takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2006 elections, inspired by the aggressive tactics of Democratic strategist Rahm Emanuel. As election night approaches, the suspense ratchets up until nationwide results start to show a tide of Republican defeats and a
dramatic sea change in American politics.
“Captured the drama, the intensity, the excitement of the campaign in a way that I’ve rarely seen done... marvelous and dramatic... A really human documentary.” - CNN
93 min
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Official Selection Wisconson Film Festival
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Winner Directorial Discovery Award Rhode Island International Film Festival
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Official Selection
Film Festival 2009 |
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Official Selection San Francisco United Film Festival
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