The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump
Synopsis
The documentary investigates the lives and characters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they seek the presidency. In a historic election, those who know the candidates best reveal key moments that shape how they would lead America. Award-winning filmmaker Michael Kirk and his team sat down with Trump and Harris’ friends, advisors and critics, as well as authors, journalists and political insiders to present deeply reported narrative arcs of both candidates’ lives, going all the way back to their childhoods. What emerges in FRONTLINE's "The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump" is the story of two fighters: One seeking vindication and promising a return to greatness, and the other seeking to move beyond the past and promising a greater future.
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TRAILER | The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump | FRONTLINEOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-24
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Will Lyman
Self - Narrator (voice)
Jeremiah Kissel
Self - Voiceover (voice)
Kamala Harris
Self - Portrait Subject (archive footage)
Donald Trump
Self - Portrait Subject (archive footage)
Louise Sunshine
Self - Interviewee
Mary L. Trump
Self - Interviewee
Tony Schwartz
Self - Interviewee
Marc Fisher
Self - Interviewee
Marie Brenner
Self - Interviewee
Gwenda Blair
Self - Interviewee
Michael D'Antonio
Self - Interviewee
Timothy L. O'Brien
Self - Interviewee
Newt Gingrich
Self - Interviewee
Stacey Johnson-Batiste
Self - Interviewee
Jamilah King
Self - Interviewee
Carole Porter
Self - Interviewee
Courtney Subramanian
Self - Interviewee
Jill Louis
Self - Interviewee
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Kirk
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Kirk, Mike Wiser, Lauren Prestileo
- Original Score
- John E. Low
- Original Title
- The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- FRONTLINE, Kirk Documentary Group, PBS, GBH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Kirk
Michael Kirk, Mike Wiser, Lauren Prestileo
John E. Low
Ben McCoy, David Randag
Elliott Choi
Michael Kirk, Mike Wiser, Vanessa Fica, Philip Bennett
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Kirk
Director
Michael Kirk
Writer
Mike Wiser
Writer
Michael Kirk
Producer
Mike Wiser
Producer
Vanessa Fica
Producer
Philip Bennett
Producer
Ben McCoy
Director of Photography
Elliott Choi
Editor
John E. Low
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump about?
The documentary investigates the lives and characters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they seek the presidency. In a historic election, those who know the candidates best reveal key moments that shape how they would lead America. Award-winning filmmaker Michael Kirk and his team sat down with Trump and Harris’ friends, advisors and critics, as well as authors, journalists and political insiders to present deeply reported narrative arcs of both candidates’ lives, going all the way back to their childhoods. What emerges in FRONTLINE's "The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump" is the story of two fighters: One seeking vindication and promising a return to greatness, and the other seeking to move beyond the past and promising a greater future.
Who directed The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump?
The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump was directed by Michael Kirk.
Who stars in The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump?
The principal cast of The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump includes Will Lyman, Jeremiah Kissel, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Louise Sunshine.
When was The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump released and how long is it?
The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump was composed by John E. Low.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump?
The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).