ESPN Films: Nixon's National Champs
“And the president thought politics was tough”
Synopsis
NIXON'S NATIONAL CHAMPS is the story of how the 1969 college football national champion was crowned and the drama that surrounded it. Using rare footage of Nixon and his unexpected antagonist, Joe Paterno of Penn State, this film captures the folly of the President as he waded through the hornet's nest of polls and regional rivalries.
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- Director
- Stephen C. Mitchell
- Original Title
- ESPN Films: Nixon's National Champs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- In the Rain Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen C. Mitchell
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Stephen C. Mitchell
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is ESPN Films: Nixon's National Champs about?
NIXON'S NATIONAL CHAMPS is the story of how the 1969 college football national champion was crowned and the drama that surrounded it. Using rare footage of Nixon and his unexpected antagonist, Joe Paterno of Penn State, this film captures the folly of the President as he waded through the hornet's nest of polls and regional rivalries.
Who directed ESPN Films: Nixon's National Champs?
ESPN Films: Nixon's National Champs was directed by Stephen C. Mitchell.
Who stars in ESPN Films: Nixon's National Champs?
The principal cast of ESPN Films: Nixon's National Champs includes Patrick Buchanan, Chris Fowler, Richard Nixon, Joe Paterno.
When was ESPN Films: Nixon's National Champs released and how long is it?
ESPN Films: Nixon's National Champs was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for ESPN Films: Nixon's National Champs?
ESPN Films: Nixon's National Champs holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).