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2006101 minPG-13documentary

First Impersonator

2006101 minPG-13documentary

Political impersonators are examined through the experiences of a George W. Bush lookalike during the 2004 presidential race and famed JFK impersonator Vaughn Meader.

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Chad Friedrichs

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Political impersonators are examined through the experiences of a George W. Bush lookalike during the 2004 presidential race and famed JFK impersonator Vaughn Meader.

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Chad Friedrichsdirector

Vaughn Meader

Vaughn Meadercast

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First Impersonator is a feature documentary about political impersonators. Combining two stories, the film shadows a George W. Bush lookalike through the 2004 presidential race while detailing the career of famed JFK impersonator Vaughn Meader.

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