Ulysses S. Grant (2002)

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As a general, he had fought to preserve the Union. As president, he helped to oversee the transformation from union to nation. As a former president, he was the embodiment of the very idea of national union, and of America's entry onto the world stage. As a dying general, he was the symbol of the nation's greatest and most traumatic war. The story of Ulysses S. Grant's life, from his first days on the Ohio frontier to his last days out-writing death in the Adirondacks, is an endlessly fascinating one. Few public figures have ever held a such a firm grip on the American popular imagination. Grant was a man whose rise from obscurity made him a hero to millions who could see themselves in him. An ordinary man who faced and met extraordinary challenges, his successes and failures seemed to encapsulate the national character. He was so popular with the American public that, despite his two scandal-ridden terms as president, he was nearly nominated to run for a third term.

Director: Adriana Bosch
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 107 min
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Music: Michael Whalen
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

american experience

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ulysses S. Grant about?
As a general, he had fought to preserve the Union. As president, he helped to oversee the transformation from union to nation. As a former president, he was the embodiment of the very idea of national union, and of America's entry onto the world stage. As a dying general, he was the symbol of the nation's greatest and most traumatic war. The story of Ulysses S. Grant's life, from his first days on the Ohio frontier to his last days out-writing death in the Adirondacks, is an endlessly fascinating one. Few public figures have ever held a such a firm grip on the American popular imagination. Grant was a man whose rise from obscurity made him a hero to millions who could see themselves in him. An ordinary man who faced and met extraordinary challenges, his successes and failures seemed to encapsulate the national character. He was so popular with the American public that, despite his two scandal-ridden terms as president, he was nearly nominated to run for a third term.
Who directed Ulysses S. Grant?
Ulysses S. Grant was directed by Adriana Bosch.
Who stars in Ulysses S. Grant?
Ulysses S. Grant stars Liev Schreiber.
How long is Ulysses S. Grant?
Ulysses S. Grant has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
What genre is Ulysses S. Grant?
Ulysses S. Grant is a Documentary, History film.