The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought
Synopsis
The American Vice President explores the little-known story of the second-highest office in the land, tracing its evolution from a constitutional afterthought to a position of political consequence. Focusing on the fraught period between 1963 and 1974, when a grief-stricken and then scandal-plagued America was forced to clarify the role of the vice president, the film examines the passage and first uses of the 25th Amendment and offers a fresh and surprising perspective on succession in the executive branch.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michelle Ferrari
- Screenplay & Story
- Michelle Ferrari
- Original Score
- Nathan Halpern
- Original Title
- The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Show of Force, 42nd Paralell FIlms, American Experience Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michelle Ferrari
Michelle Ferrari
Nathan Halpern
Karl Dawson
Cameo George, Michelle Ferrari
Department Leadership Roster
Michelle Ferrari
Director
Karl Dawson
Editor
Michelle Ferrari
Writer
Michelle Ferrari
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought about?
The American Vice President explores the little-known story of the second-highest office in the land, tracing its evolution from a constitutional afterthought to a position of political consequence. Focusing on the fraught period between 1963 and 1974, when a grief-stricken and then scandal-plagued America was forced to clarify the role of the vice president, the film examines the passage and first uses of the 25th Amendment and offers a fresh and surprising perspective on succession in the executive branch.
Who directed The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought?
The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought was directed by Michelle Ferrari.
Who stars in The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought?
The principal cast of The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought includes Rachel Maddow, Robin Miles, James Hite, Jared Cohen, Kate Andersen Brower.
When was The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought released and how long is it?
The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought was composed by Nathan Halpern.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought?
The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).