Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry
“Some men are changed by history, others make it.”
Synopsis
A documentary on Senator John Kerry's Navy tour of duty in Vietnam, his contributions to the peace movement that followed, and the ultimate shape of his future political career.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 3, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$613K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Dorman, Douglas Brinkley
- Original Title
- Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $613K
- Production Studios
- Palisades Pictures, White Mountain Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Butler
Joseph Dorman, Douglas Brinkley
Department Leadership Roster
George Butler
Director
Joseph Dorman
Writer
Douglas Brinkley
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry about?
A documentary on Senator John Kerry's Navy tour of duty in Vietnam, his contributions to the peace movement that followed, and the ultimate shape of his future political career.
Who directed Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry?
Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry was directed by George Butler.
Who stars in Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry?
The principal cast of Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry includes John Kerry, David Alston, Dan Barbiero, Douglas Brinkley, Harvey Bundy.
When was Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry released and how long is it?
Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry make at the box office?
Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry grossed $613K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry?
Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).