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A Perfect Candidate is a documentary that covers the 1994 U.S. Senate race in Virginia between Democrat Chuck Robb and Republican Oliver North. The film provides an in-depth look at the political landscape of the time, focusing on the candidates' campaigns and the strategies they employed to win over voters. It captures the complexities of the electoral process and the impact of political decisions on public perception.
The film was directed by Nick Doob and features a cast that includes notable figures such as Bill Clinton and Lynda Johnson Robb. It aired as part of the PBS series P.O.V. in 1997 and was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Investigative Journalism. The documentary runs for 105 minutes and was released on VHS in 2000 and later on DVD in 2004 with additional features.
Why Watch
- •See Chuck Robb and Oliver North's intense Senate race.
- •Find out why the film was nominated for an Emmy Award.
- •Meet key political figures like Bill Clinton in the documentary.
Did You Know
•The film grossed $134,485 at the box office.
•Rotten Tomatoes gives the film an 88% rating based on 17 reviews.
•Roger Ebert rated the film three out of four stars.
Perfect For
Political documentary fansVirginia politics enthusiastsElection history buffs