The White House Effect
Synopsis
Exploring the dramatic origin story of the climate crisis and how a political battle in the George H.W. Bush administration changed the course of history.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The White House Effect Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-10-24
Top Cast
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George H. W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage)
William K. Reilly
Self
Jimmy Carter
Self (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage)
Al Gore
Self (archive footage)
Saddam Hussein
Self (archive footage)
Rush Limbaugh
Self (archive footage)
Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Self (archive footage)
Tom Brokaw
Self (archive footage)
Dana Carvey
Self (archive footage)
Walter Cronkite
Self (archive footage)
John Doolittle
Self (archive footage)
Clifton Garvin
Self (archive footage)
Peter Jennings
Self (archive footage)
Ted Koppel
Self (archive footage)
Andrea Mitchell
Self (archive footage)
Roger Mudd
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Antenna Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 31, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Shenk, Pedro Kos, Bonni Cohen
- Original Score
- Ariel Marx
- Original Title
- The White House Effect
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Actual Films, Impact Partners, Department of Motion Pictures, Cinereach, Plot Shift Media, 2 SQ FT, Far Star Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Shenk, Pedro Kos, Bonni Cohen
Ariel Marx
Pedro Kos, Daniel Claridge, Sara Newens
Geralyn White Dreyfous, Josh Penn, Maiken Baird, Philipp Engelhorn, Trevor Burgess
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Shenk
Director
Josh Penn
Producer
Pedro Kos
Director
Bonni Cohen
Director
Bonni Cohen
Producer
Noah Stahl
Producer
Pedro Kos
Editor
Jon Shenk
Producer
Daniel Claridge
Editor
Justine Nagan
Producer
Ariel Marx
Original Music Composer
Sara Newens
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White House Effect
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What is The White House Effect about?
Exploring the dramatic origin story of the climate crisis and how a political battle in the George H.W. Bush administration changed the course of history.
Who directed The White House Effect?
The White House Effect was directed by Jon Shenk, Pedro Kos, Bonni Cohen.
Who stars in The White House Effect?
The principal cast of The White House Effect includes George H. W. Bush, Ronald Reagan, William K. Reilly, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton.
When was The White House Effect released and how long is it?
The White House Effect was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The White House Effect?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The White House Effect was composed by Ariel Marx.