Courting Condi (2008)

A spin on the Rapunzel fairy-tale, this unique romantic/political/biographic documentary feature will follow one love-struck soul's hilarious, emotionally engaging quest to woo one of the ... See full summary »

Director:

Sebastian Doggart

Writer:

Sebastian Doggart

Stars:

George W. Bush, Carol Connors, Sebastian Doggart

5 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
George W. Bush	...	Himself (archive footage)
Carol Connors	...	Herself
Sebastian Doggart	...	Himself
Adrian Grenier	...	Himself
Frank Luntz	...	Himself
Jim Norton	...	Himself
Devin Ratray	...	Himself
Peter Ratray	...	Himself
Condoleezza Rice	...	Herself

Storyline

A spin on the Rapunzel fairy-tale, this unique romantic/political/biographic documentary feature will follow one love-struck soul's hilarious, emotionally engaging quest to woo one of the most mysterious figures in American politics, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Devin Ratray is an American Everyman - a 30 year old New York based website designer, musician and besotted admirer of Condi, who is doing all he can to meet her and penetrate her heart, soul and stretch limo. In contrast, Condoleezza Rice was judged most powerful woman in the world by Forbes magazine. She is currently Secretary of State and resides in Washington DC. She is single. COURTING CONDI will tell the life story of one of our era's most inspiring and controversial figures through an innovative combination of interviews, archive footage, animated stills and music. As Devin travels the country from Birmingham to Palo Alto to D.C., we learn more about this great lady from those who knew her best, and watch ...

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Plot Keywords:

condoleezza rice | secretary of state | u.s. president | president | george w. bush | 

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Taglines:

Can one man with a dream win the heart of the world's most powerful woman?

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 November 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Flertarontas tin Condi

Filming Locations:

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

American Princess,Discovery Communications

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

Winah
Written by Carol Connors
Arranged and produced by Mark Wells

User Reviews

Hilarious, hard hitting and heartfelt

This is a very rare example of a documentary that transcends its medium and succeeds in its presentation of fact and its creation of drama. Devin Ratray, the protagonist, is in love with then-secretary of state, Condoleeza Rice, and his best friend Sebastian decides to document his journey across America as he interviews old friends and opponents of Condi's in an attempt to get closer to her; to share her interests, to understand her hopes and dreams and how they formed her into the woman she is today. The interviews give real insight into the life and mind of Condoleeza Rice.

The musical love tapes that Devin regularly sends to Condi are not only really funny, but well composed and serve to humanize Devin. Anyone who has seen and loved Roger and Me and/or My Date With Drew has to check this out!