The Hunting of the President

2004
6.9| 1h30m| en
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Previously unreleased material outlines the campaign against Bill Clinton's presidency, from his days in Arkansas up to his impeachment trial.

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Colibel Terrible acting, screenplay and direction.
BoardChiri Bad Acting and worse Bad Screenplay
Arianna Moses Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.
Rexanne It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny
postmanwhoalwaysringstwice The impressively assembled documentary feature "The Hunting of the President" traces the decade long attempt by several key figures on the "right" side of the proverbial aisle to discredit the candidacy and then the presidency of former U.S. President William Jefferson Clinton. The film is based on the bestseller by the same name by Joe Canason and Gene Lyons, so this companion piece plays out like a flashy abridged version of many of the events depicted in that exposé. The film follows the many ways that the character and credibility of Clinton was chiseled at again and again by these figures from his position as Arkansas governor through his impeachment trials as President, as well as the quickly developed conservative media that began to sell lies as history. Some of the uncovered distortions presented here do feel like low level conspiracy theories, or at the very least something out of the Amy Fisher story. Like all politically charged documentaries this one does take sides, but given so many ethical quandaries it's hard not to agree with its stance. Morgan Freeman, the new go-to guy for documentary narration, adds a certain dignity to the film whose movie-of-the-week narrative often becomes stylistically irritating. In the end like him or hate him, love him or leave him, Clinton is not the tragic figure in "The Hunting of the President". That space is left open for the likes of Susan McDougal who was imprisoned for two years for refusing to commit a crime. The story behind that is something well worth watching.
tahirjon6 This documentary revealed in a narrative style, how shockingly powerful the campaign to destroy Bill Clinton was.The documentary ran like a thesis paper. Each statement was backed up by several facts, with at least one reputable political figure backing it up. There were also several confessions from well know republicans involved as well.The narrative style backed up by Morgan Freeman's dark voice provided yet another bonus.It truly provides an insight you've never seen. It changed my views on Clinton and how far certain political partys will go to get their way.Music- 4 Out of 5 Narration- 5 Out of 5 Proof- 5 Out of 5Overall- 9.5 Out of 10
George Parker The Hunting of a President is a documentary which chronicles the right wing beyond-all-reason attempt to unseat President Clinton during his two terms in office. Although it offers insights into the innerworkings of the anti-Clinton cabal, the film is more historical retrospective than revealing sensationalism as it pulls together the salient elements of what ultimately proved an ill-wrought Republican debacle. You'll see a rehash of everything from the Paula Jones brouhaha to the Whitewater scandal to the Ken Star witch-hunt to the Lewinsky affair and more all neatly laid out in a 90 minute package. Under special features is a talk by Bill Clinton which adds historical context and ancillary commentary. Well worth a look for anyone who lived through the 90's feeling as though they never quite understood what all that flack was about. (B)
NickyCee I was a guest to a recent invitation-only viewing. I believe I was the only fair minded person in this hand-picked audience. I liked Clinton and thought he had true leadership skills. I disagreed with him on many social issues but thought his policies were well founded and realistic.But this 'Fakeumentary' is the same tired, rehashed drivel that's been shoved down our throat for years. It's always someone else's fault, Clinton didn't do anything wrong, 'It's a conspiracy', I tell you!I have spoken with Ken Starr. He is an honorable man who did not want the job he was instructed to complete. He performed his assigned duties with thoroughness and truthfulness. Of course Clinton supporters are upset with him - He uncovered and revealed things to the American people that were negative to Clinton!Thankfully for history, Clinton dribbled some spooge on Monica's dress. Otherwise we would not have such clear evidence of his blatant lies.Overall, silly and way-tired propaganda filmed with Hollywood quality. No balance, nothing negative towards Clinton.