Told through the voice of former KGB agent Viktor Petrovich, whose life becomes inextricably linked with Ronald Reagan's when Reagan first caught the Soviets’ attention as an actor in Hollywood, Reagan overcomes the odds to become the 40th president of the United States.
In 1980 Queens, New York City, Jewish-American Paul Graff becomes friends with rebellious African-American classmate Johnny. Paul's journey of self-discovery and pursuit of his artistic aspirations in the face of racial inequality and societal expectations is at the heart of this deeply personal coming-of-age story.
As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events shape his life, family, and American society. This film tells the story of Cecil Gaines, a White House butler who served eight American presidents over three decades. The film traces the dramatic changes that swept American society during this time, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and beyond, and how those changes affected this man's life and family.
Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy is a documentary that delves into the crack cocaine epidemic in the 1980s and its far-reaching consequences. It explores the political and social implications of the crisis, including corruption, conspiracy, and the devastating impact on communities.
The Tripper is a horror comedy movie that follows a group of stoners who attend a music festival. Little do they know, a supernatural serial killer dressed as Ronald Reagan is on the loose, targeting hippies and spreading political satire. As the body count rises, the group must find a way to survive the blood-splattered chaos.
This music documentary explores the events surrounding the attempted assassination of Jamaican reggae musician Bob Marley in 1976. It delves into the political tensions, violence, and mystery surrounding the incident.
Comprised entirely of archival footage taken during those pre-reality-television years, The Reagan Show looks at how Ronald Reagan redefined the look and feel of what it means to be the POTUS.
After years of overproduction, the Reagan administration unloads over 500 million pounds of surplus cheese on the American public in the 1980s. The pungent dairy product comes to be known as 'Government Cheese.'
The recession of the 1980s split the country into the haves and have-nots, from family farmers to factory workers and homeless people forced to live in decrepit welfare hotels. On the verge of losing everything, courageous Americans discover the power of community organizing to fight injustice.
Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story is a documentary that explores the life and career of Lee Atwater, a political strategist and musician known for his ruthless tactics. The film delves into his involvement in the Republican Party and his impact on American politics. It also discusses his battle with brain cancer and his remorse towards the end of his life.
The Reagans is a biographical drama that explores the presidency of Ronald Reagan and the events surrounding it. It delves into the personal and political lives of Ronald and Nancy Reagan, touching on topics such as the Cold War, assassination attempts, scandal, and the impact of Reagan's presidency.
God's Country is a documentary film that takes a deep dive into the lives of a farming community in the American Midwest during the 1980s. The film explores the challenges faced by the community, the impact of social and economic changes, and the resilience of the people in the face of hardships and adversity. It provides a slice-of-life portrayal of the era, capturing the struggles and triumphs of the blue-collar, middle-class families in the region.
Orange Sunshine is a thrilling adventure based on the true story of the Brotherhood of Eternal Love, a group of surfers and hippies in 1960s Southern California. They started as a peaceful commune but later became the largest suppliers of LSD and hashish, smuggling drugs from Afghanistan. The movie explores their rebellious youth, their escape from jail, and their involvement in the psychedelic drug trade.
President Reagan was laid to rest during a private funeral service at sunset on June 11, 2004, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.
On June 13, 1978, the punk bands the Cramps and the Mutants played a free show for psychiatric patients at the Napa State Hospital in California. We Were There to Be There chronicles the people, politics, and cultural currents that led to the show and its live recording.
At the most dangerous point of the Cold War, political enemies Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev meet in Iceland over one long, tense weekend to decide if there will be peace or war. They sit across from each other, choosing to unclench their fists and instead extend their hands — a triumph of overcoming fear, differences, egos, and consequences.
From actor to governor of California to our 40th president. Ronald "Dutch" Reagan used his wit and charisma to win the hearts and minds of millions of Americans. His skill as an orator earned him the title of "the great communicator". In this Newsmax TV exclusive narrated by his son Michael Reagan. you'll revisit some of the beloved former president's funniest and greatest moments. See how he advanced conservative conservative policies designed to stimulate growth. Curb inflation. strengthen national defense, and end the Cold War - all while remaining calm under pressure. President for just 69 days, he faced his first crisis - being shot. Despite nearly dying, he joked with his wife. "Honey, I forgot to duck".
Journalist Charles Moore, who wrote Margaret Thatcher's authorised biography, explores her extremely close relationship with US President Ronald Reagan. These two leaders came together in the shadow of the Cold War and nuclear armageddon, and Charles meets the people who were in the room with them as they faced the great challenges of their age.
Ronald Reagan was the President of the Screen Actor's Guild during the incredibly violent Hollywood trade union strike in the 1940's. Reagan saw first-hand the brutality, destruction and oppression that defined the communist party as it attempted to overtake the unions to convert them into propaganda mills for the Soviet Union. The strike incited in him a call to action and an unshakeable belief that communism was a "form of insanity" which must be wiped from the earth. From SAG President, to GE Spokesman, Governor of California and finally, to President of the United States, this film chronicles the rise of Ronald Reagan, his unwavering conviction that America was the world's last best hope of man, and shows why he is hero to over a billion people who he helped free from the bonds of Soviet domination.