The Making of Trump(2015)
The Making of Trump Synopsis
As every day of Donald Trump's presidential campaign seemingly generates new headlines, this two-hour special examines the increasingly polarizing candidate's past. Included is rarely seen footage from Trump's interviews with Phil Donahue and his comments about politics from the floor of the 1988 Republican convention. Additionally, celebrities, politicians, and people described as "close to The Donald" weigh in, including former US Senator Al D'Amato (R-N.Y.), former Atlantic City mayor Jim Whelen, boxer Mike Tyson, and notorious "Apprentice" contestant Omarosa.
The Making of Trump (2015) is a documentary film, released on November 30, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Jon Seltzer, Jonathan Allen, David Axelrod and Rona Barrett. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Producers:
- Emily Bernstein, Evan Cutler, Deborah Grau
- Production:
- Peacock Productions, History
- Budget:
- $800,000
- Status:
- Released
The Making of Trump (2015) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Making of Trump before you stream it.
The Making of Trump Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Jon Seltzer
Jon Seltzer
as Narrator (voice)
- Jonathan Allen
Jonathan Allen
as Self (archive footage)
David Axelrod
as Self (archive footage)
Rona Barrett
as Self (archive footage)
- Kate Bohner
Kate Bohner
as Self
Tom Brokaw
as Self (archive footage)
Pat Buchanan
as Self (archive footage)
George W. Bush
as Self
Jeb Bush
as Self (archive footage)
- Michael Caputo
Michael Caputo
as Self
Ben Carson
as Self (archive footage)
Katie Couric
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
produced by Emily Bernstein, Evan Cutler and Deborah Grau.
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The Making of Trump Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Making of Trump – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Making of Trump online?
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The Making of Trump (2015) is currently available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Making of Trump?
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The main cast of The Making of Trump (2015) includes Jon Seltzer, Jonathan Allen, David Axelrod, Rona Barrett and Kate Bohner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Making of Trump released?
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The Making of Trump was released on November 30, 2015 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Making of Trump worth watching?
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The Making of Trump (2015) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Making of Trump?
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Yes. The official The Making of Trump trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.