One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern (2005)
For once in American politics, sunshine and light beat shadows and fog.
ONE BRIGHT SHINING MOMENT retraces George McGovern's bold presidential campaign of 1972 - a grassroots campaign that fought for peace and justice, and positioned ideas and people first. But what is remembered today as being the ultimate political defeat of the American Century may also have been its high watermark. The film poses this central question: what does the crushing electoral defeat of a man so well respected for his decency and intellect say about the electoral process, the American government, and more importantly, what does it say about the forces at work on the American people- then and now? Featuring interviews with the candidate himself, supporters and activists like Gore Vidal, Gloria Steinem, Warren Beatty, Howard Zinn, and music from Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson, Donovan, and Elvis Costello.
Cast
- George McGovern - Self
- Warren Beatty - Self
- James Abourezk - Self
- Chip Berlet - Self
- Frank Mankiewicz - Self
- Gore Vidal - Self
- Amy Goodman - Self
- Gary Hart - Self
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern about?
- ONE BRIGHT SHINING MOMENT retraces George McGovern's bold presidential campaign of 1972 - a grassroots campaign that fought for peace and justice, and positioned ideas and people first. But what is remembered today as being the ultimate political defeat of the American Century may also have been its high watermark. The film poses this central question: what does the crushing electoral defeat of a man so well respected for his decency and intellect say about the electoral process, the American government, and more importantly, what does it say about the forces at work on the American people- then and now? Featuring interviews with the candidate himself, supporters and activists like Gore Vidal, Gloria Steinem, Warren Beatty, Howard Zinn, and music from Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson, Donovan, and Elvis Costello.
- Who directed One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern?
- One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern was directed by Stephen Vittoria.
- Who stars in One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern?
- One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern stars George McGovern, Warren Beatty, James Abourezk, Chip Berlet, Frank Mankiewicz, Gore Vidal.
- How long is One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern?
- One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
- What genre is One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern?
- One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern is a Documentary, History film.
- How much did One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern gross?
- One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern grossed $15,504 worldwide.
- Where was One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern produced?
- One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern was produced in United States of America.