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Convention

200995 minPGdocumentary

A group of filmmakers documents the events and atmosphere of the 2008 Democratic National Convention over a span of 95 minutes.

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A group of filmmakers documents the events and atmosphere of the 2008 Democratic National Convention over a span of 95 minutes.

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AJ Schnack

AJ Schnackdirector

Katherine Archuletacast

Chantal Unfugcast

Guillermo Vidal

Guillermo Vidalcast

John Hickenlooper

John Hickenloopercast

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Filmmakers gather in Denver for the 2008 Democratic National Convention. They document the event's key moments and the political atmosphere of the time. The convention takes place from August 25 to August 28, 2008, as Barack Obama is nominated for president. The filmmakers capture speeches, protests, and the energy surrounding the event. The documentary presents a firsthand account of this significant political gathering in American history.

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