The Accidental President
“Donald Trump won. That is a fact. How did he do it?”
Synopsis
In 2016, almost anyone you asked, or any poll you consulted, pointed you to a Hillary Clinton landslide. The Accidental President is a balanced feature documentary that is seeking to answer one question - how the hell did Trump win?
Top Cast
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Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)
Arthur L. Bernstein
Self
Van Jones
Self
Kellyanne Conway
Self
Anthony Scaramucci
Self
Piers Morgan
Self
Frank Luntz
Self
Jerry Springer
Self
Steve Schmidt
Self
Hillary Clinton
Self
Barack Obama
Self
Michelle Obama
Self
Nate Silver
Self
Ted Cruz
Self
Kim Jong-un
Self (archive footage)
Jared Kushner
Self (archive footage)
Donald Trump Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Eric Trump
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Fletcher
- Original Title
- The Accidental President
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Intervention Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Fletcher
Noah Benezra
Eve Kornblum, James Fletcher, Kent Kubena
Department Leadership Roster
James Fletcher
Director
Eve Kornblum
Producer
James Fletcher
Producer
Noah Benezra
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Accidental President
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What is The Accidental President about?
In 2016, almost anyone you asked, or any poll you consulted, pointed you to a Hillary Clinton landslide. The Accidental President is a balanced feature documentary that is seeking to answer one question - how the hell did Trump win?
Who directed The Accidental President?
The Accidental President was directed by James Fletcher.
Who stars in The Accidental President?
The principal cast of The Accidental President includes Donald Trump, Arthur L. Bernstein, Van Jones, Kellyanne Conway, Anthony Scaramucci.
When was The Accidental President released and how long is it?
The Accidental President was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Accidental President?
The Accidental President holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.