Laura Bush

All the Presidents' Wives

Barbara Bush, George H. W. Bush

A look at the women who has served as First Ladies of the United States.

2008年第29届北京奥运会开幕式

Zhang Yimou

Hu Jintao, Henry Kissinger

The 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony was held at the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest. It began at 8:00 p.m. China Standard Time (UTC+8) on August 8, 2008, as 8 is considered to be a lucky number in Chinese culture. Featuring more than 15,000 performers, the ceremony lasted over four hours and cost over $100 million USD to produce.

The White House: Behind Closed Doors

Dana Calderwood

George W. Bush, Laura Bush

Nearly 50 years after Jackie Kennedy welcomed television viewers into the White House for a personal tour, former President George W. Bush and Laura Bush do the same, inviting "Antiques Roadshow" experts Leslie and Leigh Keno to join them. In this program filmed near the end of Bush's second term, the former first couple reflects on life inside the presidential residence and shares a wealth of interesting tidbits about the building's history.

All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State

Keith Patterson, Phillip Schopper

Willie Nelson, Nancy Pelosi

All About Ann celebrates the achievements of larger-than-life Ann Richards, who became the first elected female governor of Texas. Her cool demeanor, acid wit, and passion for social inclusivity made her one of the most powerful and progressive governors in U.S. history, a liberal democrat intent on building “the new Texas.” But, when the 1994 election begins, Richards is faced with her toughest challenge yet, as an increasingly conservative majority turn towards a new, pro-business candidate: George W. Bush.

Le monde selon Bush

William Karel

John Ashcroft, Robert Baer

The 1000 days of George W. Bush's presidency from the 9/11 attacks to the iraqi quagmire.

Bigger Stronger Faster*

Chris Bell

Сильвестр Сталлон, Arnold Schwarzenegger

In America, we define ourselves in the superlative: we are the biggest, strongest, fastest country in the world. Is it any wonder that so many of our heroes are on performance enhancing drugs? Director Christopher Bell explores America's win-at-all-cost culture by examining how his two brothers became members of the steroid-subculture in an effort to realize their American dream.

Fahrenheit 9/11

Michael Moore

Michael Moore, John Conyers

Michael Moore's view on how the Bush administration allegedly used the tragic events on 9/11 to push forward its agenda for unjust wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The Presidents' Gatekeepers

Gédéon Naudet, Jules Naudet

Kevin Bacon, George H. W. Bush

An analysis of what the role of the Chief of Staff is in his position at the service of the President of the United States of America and how it has been in the past: a in-depth look, through the corridors of White House, at the internal affairs of nine presidential administrations.

National Geographic: Inside the U.S. Secret Service

John Benjamin Hickey, Barbara Bush

Even though they are frequently seen flanking presidential convoys in their trademark dark suits and sunglasses, little is truly known about the insulated world of the United States Secret Service. National Geographic's Inside series delves deep into the inner workings of the secretive organization for an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the upper echelons of national security.

9/11: The Day That Changed the World

Leslie Woodhead

Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld

Ten years later, the events of September 11, 2001, still resonate - especially for the people who were in critical leadership positions on that fateful day. Hear intimate accounts from New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and the chiefs of the NYPD and FDNY, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, Vice President Dick Cheney and many others who found themselves at the center of the action. Unprecedented decisions. Unimaginable tragedy. This is the definitive story, from 6 am to midnight, of a day that changed the world.

Thank You, Mr. President: Helen Thomas at the White House

Rory Kennedy

Helen Thomas, George H. W. Bush

This documentary profiles iconic journalist Helen Thomas who has held a front-row seat at White House press conferences for more than 60 years.

Being W

Michel Royer, Karl Zéro

George W. Bush, Osama bin Laden

Being W is an unauthorized autobiography of the 43rd President of the United States of America.

...So Goes the Nation

James D. Stern, Adam Del Deo

William Bacon, James Baker III

A look at the role of the Buckeye State in the 2004 Presidential Election.

41

Jeffrey Roth

George H. W. Bush, Barbara Bush

An HBO documentary, takes a ‘personal, not political’ look at George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States.

An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power

Jon Shenk, Bonni Cohen

Al Gore, Barack Obama

A decade after An Inconvenient Truth brought climate change into the heart of popular culture comes the riveting and rousing follow-up that shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution. Vice President Al Gore continues his tireless fight, traveling around the world training an army of climate champions and influencing international climate policy. Cameras follow him behind the scenes—in moments private and public, funny and poignant—as he pursues the empowering notion that while the stakes have never been higher, the perils of climate change can be overcome with human ingenuity and passion.

Family Fundamentals

Arthur Dong

Cynthia Alardo, Phil Alardo

With a rare gift for unflinching impartiality, director Arthur Dong delves into the lives and attitudes of fundamentalist families who actively oppose homosexuality, despite having gay offspring themselves.