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Deep Dive: Spin (1995)

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Spin
Spin is a 1995 documentary by Brian Springer that features raw satellite feeds of politicians' pre-appearance planning. It covers significant events such as the 1992 presidential election, the Los Angeles riots, and the Operation Rescue abortion protests. The film captures candid moments, including an 'open mic' discussion between Larry King and George Bush, revealing their off-the-cuff remarks and private conversations. The documentary also focuses on Larry Agran, who sought the Democratic Party nomination for president but was largely ignored by the media. Agran's polling numbers were not reported, and he faced exclusion from debates and photographs with other candidates. The film critiques the media's role in shaping political narratives and shows the manipulation involved in news packaging.

Why Watch

  • •See candid moments between Larry King and George Bush.
  • •Find out why Larry Agran was ignored by the media.
  • •Meet the politicians behind the scenes during major events.

Did You Know

•Larry Agran was excluded from most presidential debates during his campaign.
•The film captures a conversation where George Bush discusses sleeping pills.
•Pat Robertson made homophobic comments between takes during the filming.

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Media manipulationPolitical candidacies1990s American history