Deep Dive: Get Me Roger Stone (2017)
Film Lens
Get Me Roger Stone is a documentary film that focuses on Roger Stone, a Republican political strategist and lobbyist known for his long-standing association with Donald Trump. The film was directed by Dylan Bank, Daniel DiMauro, and Morgan Pehme, who began filming Stone in late 2011 after Pehme met him at a political event. The filmmakers aimed to illustrate Stone's significant impact on modern politics, culminating in the 2016 presidential election of Donald Trump.
The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 23, 2017, and was released on Netflix on May 12, 2017. It received critical acclaim, with an 88% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a Metacritic score of 75. The documentary features various participants, including Donald Trump and Paul Manafort, and provides insights into Stone's controversial tactics in political campaigning.
Why Watch
- •Meet Roger Stone, Trump's controversial strategist.
- •See how dirty tricks shaped the 2016 election.
- •Follow the journey from 2011 to Trump's presidency.
Did You Know
•The film was released on Netflix on May 12, 2017.
•Filming began in late 2011 and took five years to complete.
•Get Me Roger Stone premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 23, 2017.
•The film has an 88% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 32 reviews.
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Political strategyTrump supportersDocumentary enthusiasts