Movie Description
The Senators' Bargain
(2010)Overview
The concluding film of "How Democracy Works Now," a documentary series that brings the viewer behind the scenes of American democracy and shows how change happens at every level of government. The Senators' Bargain plunges viewers directly into the backstage reality of a remarkable moment -- before the 2008 elections, before the bailouts, before Tea Partiers -- when a high-stakes bill six years in the making had a chance to change American immigration policy. But deep at the heart of this fast-moving story, below the level of strategy and protocol, we find a moral tale of modern American politics. Ted Kennedy, one of the handful of people who, through his personal efforts had truly changed the face of America, now would be forced to decide: how much did he want this deal, and what was he willing to trade for his greatest legacy.
Featured Crew
- Director : Shari Robertson,Michael Camerini
- Cast : Ted Kennedy
Cast
Himself
Facts
Original TitleThe Senators' Bargain
Status Released
Release Information
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2010-03-24
Original Language
Runtime 01h 40m
Production CompaniesHBO,HBO Documentary Films
Genres
- Documentary