The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought(2024)
The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought Synopsis
The American Vice President explores the little-known story of the second-highest office in the land, tracing its evolution from a constitutional afterthought to a position of political consequence. Focusing on the fraught period between 1963 and 1974, when a grief-stricken and then scandal-plagued America was forced to clarify the role of the vice president, the film examines the passage and first uses of the 25th Amendment and offers a fresh and surprising perspective on succession in the executive branch.
The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought (2024) is a documentary film directed by Michelle Ferrari, released on October 1, 2024 with a runtime of 57m. It stars Rachel Maddow, Robin Miles, James Hite and Jared Cohen. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Michelle Ferrari
- Writers:
- Michelle Ferrari
- Producers:
- Michelle Ferrari
- Production:
- Show of Force, 42nd Paralell FIlms, American Experience Films
- Status:
- Released
The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rachel Maddow
as Self
- Robin Miles
Robin Miles
as Narrator
- James Hite
James Hite
as Self
- Jared Cohen
Jared Cohen
as Self
- Kate Andersen Brower
Kate Andersen Brower
as Self
- Ramesh Ponnuru
Ramesh Ponnuru
as Self
- Joel K. Goldstein
Joel K. Goldstein
as Self
- John D. Feerick
John D. Feerick
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Michelle Ferrari, written by Michelle Ferrari, produced by Michelle Ferrari.
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The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought online?
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The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought (2024) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought?
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The main cast of The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought (2024) includes Rachel Maddow, Robin Miles, James Hite, Jared Cohen and Kate Andersen Brower. The film was directed by Michelle Ferrari. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought released?
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The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought was released on October 1, 2024 and runs for 57m.
Is The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought worth watching?
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The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought (2024) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.