Landslide: A Portrait of President Herbert Hoover (2009)

  • NR
  • 10/26/2009 (US)
  • Documentary, History
  • 58m

Overview

Documentary about personal life of Herbert Hoover's and his governmental career, profiles the former head of state's political philosophy, memorable election campaigns, Great Depression policies and more. Through interviews with scholars such as David Kennedy, Robert Reich and Tim Egan, this biography sheds new light on the underappreciated president's difficult tenure and enduring legacy.

Chip Duncan

Writer, Director

Cast

Harry Smith's headshot

Harry Smith

Narrator
Herbert Hoover's headshot

Herbert Hoover

Self (archive footage)
George H. Nash's headshot

George H. Nash

Self
Calvin Coolidge's headshot

Calvin Coolidge

Self (archive footage)
Robert Reich's headshot

Robert Reich

Self
Timothy Walch's headshot

Timothy Walch

Self
Timothy Egan's headshot

Timothy Egan

Self
Jonathan Alter's headshot

Jonathan Alter

Self

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