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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Genres:

Documentary | Drama | Romance

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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

« I'm a rice guy »

After studying social and political sciences, Sebastian Doggart entered the universe of theater and then TV production. Today, he delivers his first cinematographic production.

Devin Ratray, 30 years old, announces to his mother that he's found someone, and this someone is Condoleezza Rice. That is how the story of the Sebastian Doggart's latest production begins.

Devin is going to do everything he can to charm, seduce, court and eventually meet Condi. With a cheesy romantic musical backdrop and a documentary style, Devin is going to travel across the U.S to follow the trail of the story of his true love.

When regarding the story, the genre, the cinematography and the production (shoulder camera, interviews) we are made to think of names such as Sacha Baron Cohen, Michael Moore and Morgan Spurlock.

In 1986 Michael Moore produced Roger and Me, maybe the first "Documentary Comedy". Today, in a TV-reality show, Trash-TV, "eco-socio-political" documentary, political satire period, the Ratray film fits perfectly into this cinematographic movement.

One might describe this film as a breath of fresh air for this genre, as most have been far too moralistic and/or satirical; think more of 'Borat'.

With faux-documentary filming style and great acting from the lead actor, 'Courting Condi' has left a mark on this genre.

In a few words: 'Courting Condi' is a touch of British humor in an American TV-show universe sprinkled with political satire.

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