The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz
Synopsis
FRONTLINE investigates the lives and views of Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz as they run for vice president. Drawing on interviews with those who know Vance and Walz well — friends, advisors, journalists and political insiders — the documentary traces how these two men from the middle of America found their opposing political voices and explores the ideas and influences they would bring to the White House.
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Tim Walz
Self
JD Vance
Self
Dan Driscoll
Self
Vivek Ramaswamy
Self
Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)
Kamala Harris
Self (archive footage)
Simon van Zuylen-Wood
Self
Sofia Nelson
Self
Dan Clement
Self
Sam Brodey
Self
Jacob Reitan
Self
Ernesto Londoño
Self
Nick Frentz
Self
Ryan Winkler
Self
Brian Bakst
Self
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Terry Morrow
Self
Peggy Flanagan
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabrielle Schonder
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabrielle Schonder, Anya Bourg, James Jacoby
- Original Title
- The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- PBS, Left/Right
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabrielle Schonder
Gabrielle Schonder, Anya Bourg, James Jacoby
Chris O'Coin
Anya Bourg, Laura Kuhn, Raney Aronson-Rath
Department Leadership Roster
Gabrielle Schonder
Director
Gabrielle Schonder
Writer
Anya Bourg
Writer
Anya Bourg
Producer
Laura Kuhn
Producer
James Jacoby
Writer
Chris O'Coin
Editor
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What is The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz about?
FRONTLINE investigates the lives and views of Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz as they run for vice president. Drawing on interviews with those who know Vance and Walz well — friends, advisors, journalists and political insiders — the documentary traces how these two men from the middle of America found their opposing political voices and explores the ideas and influences they would bring to the White House.
Who directed The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz?
The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz was directed by Gabrielle Schonder.
Who stars in The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz?
The principal cast of The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz includes Tim Walz, JD Vance, Dan Driscoll, Vivek Ramaswamy, Donald Trump.
When was The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz released and how long is it?
The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 53m.