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

2008 · 37 min

A brisk, affectionate portrait that feels like a lively history lesson from a sharp-eyed insider.

Directed by: Rory Kennedy
Genres: Documentary
Starring: Helen Thomas, George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush

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

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Directed by: Rory Kennedy
Genres: Documentary
Starring: Helen Thomas, George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush

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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
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Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: politics
media
power
gender
justice
Places: workplace
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
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Genres: documentary
Directed by: Rory Kennedy
Written by: Mark Bailey
Starring: Helen Thomas, George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, Laura Bush, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Al Gore
Music: Miriam Cutler
Cinematography: Tom Hurwitz
Runtime: 37 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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