Jimmy Carter Man from Plains (2007)

User Rating:

7.1/10   

Director:

Jonathan Demme

Writer (WGA):

Jonathan Demme (written by)

Release Date:

15 August 2008 (UK)

Genre:

Documentary | Biography

Plot:

A chronicle of the former president's tour recent for his book "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid."

Plot Keywords:

Palestine | Travel | President | Tour | Peace

Awards:

3 wins & 1 nomination

Cast

Menachem Begin	...	Himself (archive footage)
Wolf Blitzer	...	Himself
Johnny Carson	...	Himself (archive footage)
Amy Carter	...	Herself (archive footage)
Jimmy Carter	...	Himself
Lillian Carter	...	Herself (archive footage)
Rosalynn Carter	...	Herself
Alan M. Dershowitz	...	Himself
Terry Gross	...	Herself
Elizabeth Hayes	...	Herself
Larry King	...	Himself
Jay Leno	...	Himself
Edward Norton	...	Himself
Diane Rehm	...	Herself
Charlie Rose	...	Himself
Anwar Sadat	...	Himself (archive footage)
Tavis Smiley	...	Himself

Also Known As:

Man from Plains (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated PG for some thematic elements and brief disturbing images.

Runtime:

USA:125 min | Canada:120 min (Toronto International Film Festival)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | SDDS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:PG

Company:

Clinica Estetico

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: (2007-11-03)" (2007)

A few weeks in the life of an ex-President

Set primarily along the signing tour of his latest controversial book, Jimmy Carter Man from Plains takes us inside the private life of the much maligned 39th President of the United States.

Politics aside, it is a well made and enjoyable two hours. Most enjoyable were the few occasions that showed the ex-Prez at home in Plains or interacting with makeup artists, town people at a BBQ, or on set prior to being on the air.

The documentary primarily deals with talking about his choice to use the word "Apartheid" in the title and charges of anti-Semite stances in the book, of which Carter fervently disagrees.

The documentary is not by any stretch a thorough commentary on Carter's presidency or political takes, it is more a one month "slice of life" of a very active, 83 year old ex-President that still is trying to remain relevant some 27 years out of office.

I highly recommend it even if you are not a big Carter supporter. It is not often that we get the chance to ride along with a President, or ex- President, and it was an enjoyable and informative ride!