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Apr 23, 2000 · Aired April 23, 2000. George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire. He preached segregation now, segregation forever — then asked to be forgiven. Film Description.
A lightning rod for controversy, Wallace both reflected and provoked tensions in American society over more than four decades. This film traces the rise of the firebrand politician from his roots in rural Alabama to the assassination attempt that suddenly transformed him.
- 161 min
- 20.9K
- CNAM
Jan 30, 2021 · A documentary biography of George Wallace, a four-time candidate for the presidency and Alabama governor for nearly two decades. Based on historian Dan Carter’s….
- 161 min
- 996
- Paul Stekler
George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire: Directed by Daniel McCabe, Paul Stekler. With Randy Quaid, Pat Buchanan, Dan T. Carter, J.L. Chestnut.
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- Documentary, Biography
- Daniel McCabe, Paul Stekler
- 2000-01
Jan 20, 2000 · This film traces the rise of the firebrand politician from his roots in rural Alabama to the assassination attempt that suddenly transformed him. Four times governor of Alabama, four times a candidate for president, he was feared as a racist demagogue and admired as a politician who spoke his mind.
Documentary about George Wallace, the governor of Alabama for 20 years and four-time presidential candidate. The program examines the life of the man who divided a nation and launched a conservative movement that transformed the country.
Four times governor of Alabama, four times a candidate for president, he was feared as a racist demagogue and admired as a politician who spoke his mind. This film traces the rise of the firebrand politician from his roots in rural Alabama to the assassination attempt that suddenly transformed him.
