Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story(2008)
Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story Synopsis
Boogie Man is a comprehensive look at political strategist, racist, and former Republican National Convention Committee chairman, Lee Atwater, who reinvigorated the Republican Party’s Southern Strategy to increase political support among white voters in the South by appealing to racism against African Americans. He mentored Karl Rove and George W. Bush and played a key role in the elections of Reagan and George H.W. Bush.
Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story (2008) is a documentary film directed by Stefan Forbes, released on September 26, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Tom DeLay, Michael Dukakis, Ishmael Reed and Sam Donaldson. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Stefan Forbes
- Writers:
- Stefan Forbes, Noland Walker
- Producers:
- Stefan Forbes, Noland Walker
- Cinematographer:
- Stefan Forbes
- Composer:
- Stefan Forbes
- Production:
- InterPositive Media
- Status:
- Released
Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story (2008) Trailer
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Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Tom DeLay
Tom DeLay
as Self
Michael Dukakis
as Self
- Ishmael Reed
Ishmael Reed
as Self
Sam Donaldson
as Self
Mary Matalin
as Self - Atwater Aide '88
Strom Thurmond
as Self (archive footage)
- Lee Atwater
Lee Atwater
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Stefan Forbes, written by Stefan Forbes and Noland Walker, produced by Stefan Forbes and Noland Walker.
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Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 13 ratings.
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Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story online?
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Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story (2008) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story?
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The main cast of Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story (2008) includes Tom DeLay, Michael Dukakis, Ishmael Reed, Sam Donaldson and Mary Matalin. The film was directed by Stefan Forbes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story released?
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Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story was released on September 26, 2008 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story worth watching?
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Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story (2008) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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