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200945 minNot Rateddocumentary

6.6/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Political Systems Populism

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Right America: Feeling Wronged

200945 minNot Rateddocumentary

6.6/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

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Candid interviews with conservative individuals across the United States reveal their reactions to Barack Obama's 2008 presidential election victory.

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Alexandra Pelosi

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Candid interviews with conservative individuals across the United States reveal their reactions to Barack Obama's 2008 presidential election victory.

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Alexandra Pelosi interviews conservative Americans in various locations as they react to Barack Obama's victory in the 2008 presidential election. The film captures their feelings of disenfranchisement and frustration, revealing personal stories that reflect their views on American identity and politics. Notable figures such as Sarah Palin and John McCain appear, providing context to the sentiments that fueled the rise of the Tea Party Movement. Premiering on HBO on President's Day 2009, the documentary runs for 45 minutes.

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See Sarah Palin's candid views on the election aftermath.
Find out how the Tea Party Movement began.
Meet everyday Americans sharing their political frustrations.

Did You Know

The film premiered on HBO on President's Day, February 16, 2009.
Alexandra Pelosi directed the documentary, marking her focus on political themes.
The film is the first to document the birth of the Tea Party Movement.
It features appearances from Sarah Palin and John McCain.

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Political documentary fansTea Party Movement followers2008 election analysts

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Who directed Right America: Feeling Wronged?

Right America: Feeling Wronged was directed by Alexandra Pelosi.

When did Right America: Feeling Wronged premiere?

Right America: Feeling Wronged premiered on HBO on President's Day 2009.

What movement does Right America: Feeling Wronged document?

Right America: Feeling Wronged is the first film to document the birth of the Tea Party Movement.

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