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200970 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Picturing the Presidents

200970 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Artists reflect on their creative processes as they capture, commemorate, and critique the portrayals of U.S. presidents throughout history.

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Artists reflect on their creative processes as they capture, commemorate, and critique the portrayals of U.S. presidents throughout history.

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Christine Intagliatawriter

Linda Goldmanwriter

Salvatore Vecchiocast

George H. W. Bush

George H. W. Bushcast

Gerald Ford

Gerald Fordcast

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We go behind the scenes and into the minds of artists as they capture, commemorate, and, at times, condemn our presidents.

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