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George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire
7.0 / 10• 2000• 2h 40m•NR• English
DocumentaryHistory
Storyline
Four times governor of Alabama, four times a candidate for president, he was feared as a racist demagogue and admired as a politician who spoke his mind. A lightning rod for controversy, Wallace both reflected and provoked tensions in American society over more than four decades. This film traces the rise of the firebrand politician from his roots in rural Alabama to the assassination attempt that suddenly transformed him.
Cast & Crew
George Wallace
Self (archive footage)
LeadWhat People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Daniel McCabe's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”