Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story
Synopsis
Boogie Man is a comprehensive look at political strategist, racist, and former Republican National Convention Committee chairman, Lee Atwater, who reinvigorated the Republican Party’s Southern Strategy to increase political support among white voters in the South by appealing to racism against African Americans. He mentored Karl Rove and George W. Bush and played a key role in the elections of Reagan and George H.W. Bush.
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Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 26, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stefan Forbes
- Screenplay & Story
- Stefan Forbes, Noland Walker
- Original Score
- Stefan Forbes, Tim Robert
- Original Title
- Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- InterPositive Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stefan Forbes
Stefan Forbes, Noland Walker
Stefan Forbes, Tim Robert
Stefan Forbes, Stephen McCarthy, Brett Wiley
Stefan Forbes
Stefan Forbes, Noland Walker
Department Leadership Roster
Stefan Forbes
Director
Stefan Forbes
Writer
Stefan Forbes
Producer
Noland Walker
Producer
Stefan Forbes
Original Music Composer
Tim Robert
Original Music Composer
Stefan Forbes
Director of Photography
Stefan Forbes
Editor
Noland Walker
Writer
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What is Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story about?
Boogie Man is a comprehensive look at political strategist, racist, and former Republican National Convention Committee chairman, Lee Atwater, who reinvigorated the Republican Party’s Southern Strategy to increase political support among white voters in the South by appealing to racism against African Americans. He mentored Karl Rove and George W. Bush and played a key role in the elections of Reagan and George H.W. Bush.
Who directed Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story?
Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story was directed by Stefan Forbes.
Who stars in Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story?
The principal cast of Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story includes Tom DeLay, Michael Dukakis, Ishmael Reed, Sam Donaldson, Mary Matalin.
When was Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story released and how long is it?
Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story was composed by Stefan Forbes, Tim Robert.