The Candidate
Synopsis
THE CANDIDATE documents progressive democrat Qasim Rashid as he runs in two different congressional races against well-funded incumbents; first against a Virginia republican in 2020, and in 2024 against an Illinois democrat.
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August 17, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack C. Newell
- Original Title
- The Candidate
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack C. Newell
Department Leadership Roster
Jack C. Newell
Director
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What is The Candidate about?
THE CANDIDATE documents progressive democrat Qasim Rashid as he runs in two different congressional races against well-funded incumbents; first against a Virginia republican in 2020, and in 2024 against an Illinois democrat.
Who directed The Candidate?
The Candidate was directed by Jack C. Newell.
Who stars in The Candidate?
The principal cast of The Candidate includes Qasim Rashid.
When was The Candidate released and how long is it?
The Candidate was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.