Acorn and the Firestorm(2017)
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Acorn and the Firestorm Synopsis
For 40 years, the community-organizing group ACORN advocated for America’s poorest communities, while its detractors accused it of promoting the worst of liberal policies. Riding high on the momentum of Barack Obama’s presidential victory in 2008, ACORN was at its political zenith when a hidden-camera video sparked a national scandal and brought it crashing down. The story involves voter fraud, a fake prostitute, and the rise of Breitbart.com.
Acorn and the Firestorm (2017) is a history, documentary and drama film directed by Sam Pollard, released on April 23, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Barack Obama, Andrew Breitbart, James O’Keefe and Hannah Giles. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Pollard
- Writers:
- Sam Pollard, Reuben Atlas
- Producers:
- Sam Pollard, Reuben Atlas
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Larson
- Composer:
- Khari Mateen
- Production:
- First Run Features
- Revenue:
- $2,621
- Status:
- Released
Acorn and the Firestorm (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Acorn and the Firestorm before you stream it.
Acorn and the Firestorm Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barack Obama
as Self (archive footage)
Andrew Breitbart
as Self - Blogger (archive footage)
James O’Keefe
as Self (archive footage)
- Hannah Giles
Hannah Giles
as Self
- Bertha Lewis
Bertha Lewis
as Self - ACORN CEO
Darrell Issa
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Sam Pollard, written by Sam Pollard and Reuben Atlas, produced by Sam Pollard and Reuben Atlas.
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Acorn and the Firestorm Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Acorn and the Firestorm – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Acorn and the Firestorm online?
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Acorn and the Firestorm (2017) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Acorn and the Firestorm?
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The main cast of Acorn and the Firestorm (2017) includes Barack Obama, Andrew Breitbart, James O’Keefe, Hannah Giles and Bertha Lewis. The film was directed by Sam Pollard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Acorn and the Firestorm released?
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Acorn and the Firestorm was released on April 23, 2017 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Acorn and the Firestorm worth watching?
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Acorn and the Firestorm (2017) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, documentary and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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