Fear of a Black Republican (2011)

A personal look at Black Republicans and the lack of a Two-Party Political System in Urban America.

Director:

Kevin Williams

Stars:

Edward Brooke, George W. Bush, Dick Cheney

Cast

Credited cast:
Edward Brooke	...	Himself - Interviewee
George W. Bush	...	Himself (archive footage)
Dick Cheney	...	Himself
Ann Coulter	...	Herself - Interviewee
Catherine Davis	...	Herself
Tom Delay	...	Himself - Interviewee
James Gilmore	...	Himself - Interviewee
Newt Gingrich	...	Himself - Interviewee
Mike Huckabee	...	Himself - Interviewee
Michelle Malkin	...	Herself - Interviewee
John McCain	...	Himself - Interviewee
Ken Mehlman	...	Himself - Interviewee
Grover Norquist	...	Himself - Interviewee
Barack Obama	...	Himself (archive footage)
Sonny Perdue	...	Himself

Storyline

Examines why there are so few Black Republicans and how this affects the U.S. political system. Beginning in his hometown of Trenton, NJ, filmmaker Kevin Williams journeys over four years and two Presidential Elections to find out if America's Two-Party Political system is failing his city and the country. In taking a self-critical look at his own Republican Party, Williams speaks with both Democrats and Republicans to explore the GOP's efforts in urban areas versus the suburbs, the Democratic Party's success in retaining the African-American vote and the experiences of Black Republicans with Democrats and their own Party. The result is a documentary sure to create discussion amongst audiences and a film which they'll never forget. During this journey, Williams speaks with scholars such as Professor Cornel West and Professor Howard Taylor, political leaders like former Maryland Lieutenant Governor and Republican Party Chairman, Michael Steele and previous RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman; ...

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Plot Keywords:

political documentary

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Taglines:

Does the Republican Party Really Want More African Americans?

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography | History | News

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 April 2011 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Shamrock Stine Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

111 min 111 min (DVD)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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