Rahm Emanuel

Making a New American Nutcracker

Lee Bey, Neve Campbell

The Joffrey Ballet creates a new version of "The Nutcracker" set in Chicago at the time of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.

Housequake

Karen Elizabeth Price

Naftali Bendavid, Donna Brazile

Capturing political theater at its most basic level, this documentary recounts the Democratic Party's stunning takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2006 elections, inspired by the aggressive tactics of strategist Rahm Emmanuel.

The 44th President: In His Own Words

Barack Obama, Joe Biden

Comprised of two interviews with President Barack Obama conducted both before and after the 2016 Presidential election, The 44th President: In His Own Words is the President’s first-hand account of his time in office–his successes, his failures, his unfinished business–and what he hopes will be his legacy. Including additional interviews with members of his staff, Congress, and the press, The 44th President: In His Own Words is a unique examination of the Obama presidency from the inside out, and a profound and candid historical record that will stand for generations.

The Return of the War Room

D. A. Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus

Paul Begala, Bob Boorstin

Those who played prominent roles in Clinton's 1992 Presidential campaign return to discuss how politics and the media have changed since that time.

'85: The Greatest Team in Pro Football History

Scott Prestin

Mike Ditka, Jim McMahon

Through never-been-seen-before footage and fascinating interviews with key members of the 1985 Chicago Bears -- Mike Ditka, Jim McMahon, Mike Singletary, and others -- you will hear the inside story of their historic season.

Road to the Presidency

Jerry Brown, George W. Bush

ROAD TO THE PRESIDENCY is a three-part documentary that offers an unprecedented view of the 1992 Presidential race Bill Clinton's ascent to the presidency. This documentary presents startlingly up-close views of Bill Clinton's path through the primaries, the Democratic convention, and the televised debates with President George H.W. Bush. Produced for PBS' groundbreaking series "The 90s," and directed by pioneering video journalist Scott Jacobs, ROAD TO THE PRESIDENCY goes far beyond simple campaign reporting. It is compelling viewing that is at times funny and poignant as well as instructive, and provides an inside-look at the 2004 Presidential election.

Stars and Strife

David Smick

David Smick, Barry Levinson

Examines how an epidemic of hatred has left America helpless in the face of crisis—and how a return to empathy can save us.

A Question of Eligibility

Orly Taitz, Jerome Corsi

WHAT if the president of the United States is not constitutionally eligible to serve? Is it possible that a straightforward criterion was overlooked during a long, grueling, expensive campaign? Why are so many questions about something so simple still going unanswered? "A Question Of Eligibility" goes where no other documentary has dared to go in seeking the answers to those questions, including one that millions of Americans are asking: "Why won't Barack Obama release publicly the long-form birth certificate he claims to have from the state of Hawaii?"

The Road We've Traveled

Davis Guggenheim

David Axelrod, Matthew Davies

A short documentary on the first term of President Barack Obama's administration.