| | | How Did This Happen?
Features: DVD, Pan and Scan (TV Format), Aspect Ratio 1.33:1. Dolby Digital (5.1) Surround, Bonus Interview Footage, Unseen Documentary Footage
Karl Rove is President George W. Bush's closest advisor. He is a man who has almost single-handedly shaped the policies of our nation. Feared and admired by Republicans and Democrats alike, Rove has raised a new and disturbing question for Americans: Who really runs the country? Bush's Brain explores Rove's remarkable political journey and the extraordinary role he has played in George Bush's rise to the top.
"...this film should truly frighten partisans on both sides of the aisle." Merle Bertrand, Film Threat
"...a scary and persuasive case is made." Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Editor's Note
Not to be mistaken for an exploration of the 43rd US President's gray matter, BUSH'S BRAIN takes a look at the shadowy figure of the man behind George. W. Bush's rise to the Oval Office. Karl Rove may be an unfamiliar name to many, but to the Bush family he is an invaluable political ally who has worked in a carefully disguised capacity for many years. Rove ghosted his way through Bush Sr.'s presidency with such silent ease that a mention of his name would have been met with indifferent shrugs and feverish head scratching. His attempt to pull off the same trick twice when Bush Jr. was elected almost came to fruition, until the publication of James Moore and Wayne Slater's startling exposé of Rove in their 2003 book, also titled BUSH'S BRAIN. Filmmakers Michael Shoob and Joseph Mealey quickly picked up the baton from Moore and Slater, producing this damning filmic indictment of Rove and the Bush presidency. From political cover-ups, to an uncanny ability to manipulate facts and figures, the directors leave no stone unturned as they dig up the dirt on the little-known political aide. A scary, thoughtful film, BUSH'S BRAIN paints a worrying picture of Bush Jr.'s presidency, positing the believable theory that all has not been as it seems behind the walls of the White House.
| Features | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound | | Bonus Interview Footage | | Interactive Menus | | Previously Unseen Documentary Footage | | Scene Selection | | Full Screen Presentation |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Tla Releasing |
| Release Date: 10/12/2004 |
| Running Time: 80 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2004 | | Catalog ID: 102 | | UPC: 00807839001020 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Standard 1.33:1 [4:3] |
| Cast & Crew | Jacques Vroom - Narrated By | | James Moore - Based On Novel By | | Joseph Mealy - Director | | Joseph Mealy - Producer | | Karl Rove - Featuring | | Michael Shoob - Director | | Michelle Shocked - Musical Score | | Wayne Slater - Based On Novel By |
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| | Professional Reviews | Rolling Stone
"[A] scary and persuasive case is made." 09/30/2004 p.203Christian Science Monitor 9 of 10
A skeptical view of George W. Bush's chief political strategist, Karl Rove, using argumentative stra - David Sterrit
San Francisco Chronicle 8 of 10
In a sign of how much power Karl Rove has, some political observers cite him as "co-president" of th - Jonathan Curiel
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