Nancy Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime
Synopsis
Part of a series of portraits of past first ladies, this PBS documentary explores the political and personal lives of former first lady Nancy Reagan, who moved from Hollywood to the California governor's mansion -- and eventually the White House. While playing a behind-the-scenes but integral role in the president's policies, she also launched a campaign to "Just Say No" and later cared for her ailing husband as he suffered from Alzheimer's.
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For Nancy Reagan, White House Offered 'Role of a Lifetime'
Type: Teaser • Published 2011-02-05
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mary Beth Durkin
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Beth Durkin
- Original Score
- Charles Barnett
- Original Title
- Nancy Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- MacNeil-Lehrer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary Beth Durkin
Mary Beth Durkin
Charles Barnett
Ulli Bonnekamp, Elliott Klayman, Don Friedell, Charles Anderson, Ron DeVeaux
Barbara Burst
Mary Beth Durkin, Susan L. Mills
Department Leadership Roster
Mary Beth Durkin
Director
Mary Beth Durkin
Writer
Mary Beth Durkin
Producer
Barbara Burst
Editor
Ulli Bonnekamp
Director of Photography
Elliott Klayman
Director of Photography
Don Friedell
Director of Photography
Charles Anderson
Director of Photography
Ron DeVeaux
Director of Photography
Susan L. Mills
Producer
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What is Nancy Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime about?
Part of a series of portraits of past first ladies, this PBS documentary explores the political and personal lives of former first lady Nancy Reagan, who moved from Hollywood to the California governor's mansion -- and eventually the White House. While playing a behind-the-scenes but integral role in the president's policies, she also launched a campaign to "Just Say No" and later cared for her ailing husband as he suffered from Alzheimer's.
Who directed Nancy Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime?
Nancy Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime was directed by Mary Beth Durkin.
Who stars in Nancy Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime?
The principal cast of Nancy Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime includes Nancy Reagan, Judy Woodruff, Ronald Reagan.
When was Nancy Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime released and how long is it?
Nancy Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Nancy Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nancy Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime was composed by Charles Barnett.