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198588 minPGdocumentary

7.2/ 10(9 ratings)• TMDB

Historical Figures Political Systems Populism Corruption

Huey Long

198588 minPGdocumentary

7.2/ 10(9 ratings)• TMDB

A fascinating look at the controversial life of Huey Long, a Louisiana icon.

Historical Figures Political Systems Populism Corruption

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A fascinating look at the controversial life of Huey Long, a Louisiana icon.

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Ken Burns

Ken Burnsdirector

Geoffrey C. Ward

Geoffrey C. Wardwriter

David McCullough

David McCulloughcast

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Ken Burns' portrait of Louisiana governor and U.S. senator Huey Long.

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