CNN - Election 2000
starring: Laura Bush, Tipper Gore, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, David Boies, Stephen G. Breyer
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When Americans went to the polls on November 7 2000 to elect the next Commander-in-Chief no one could have predicted the events of succeeding days and weeks - events that would test the very limits of the Constitution and mesmerize a nation. For 36 days George W. Bush and Al Gore fought tooth-and-nail for the Presidency - and Florida became the final battleground. Relive Election 2000 - from the drama of Election Night to the Florida recounts from the intense war of words between the candidates' camps to momentous legal actions in the U.S. and Florida Supreme Courts. CNN anchors and reporters Judy Woodruff Bernie Shaw Jeff Greenfield Greta Van Susteren Wolf Blitzer and more reflect on the key events and what the outcome means for America's future. CNN anchor Bill Hemmer hosts.Running Time: 66 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: MISCELLANEOUS/SPECIAL INTEREST UPC: 053939847826
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The election coverage that wouldn't end is recapped in this production by CNN, and hearing about the fiasco in Florida is somehow not as grim an experience as one might expect. A number of faces familiar to CNN viewers (including Judy Woodruff, Bernard Shaw, Bill Schneider, Jeff Greenfield, Candy Crowley, and Larry King) share their memories of events, and enough behind-the-scenes material is included to ensure that the program is more than just a review of what news junkies have already seen. Everyone in the country had an opinion about who was trying to steal the election, and viewing some of the coverage as it appeared will surely revive some bitter emotions. And, it's too bad, America, but there's no way to avoid use of the word "chad." This production is essentially instant history, and the review of Florida ballots by journalists was far from complete when the program was assembled, so no attempt is made to offer a definitive explanation of what happened in Florida. And though it surely contains something to infuriate everyone, this is a good one-hour review of the 36-day debacle that riveted America. --Robert J. McNamara
When Americans went to the polls on November 7 2000 to elect the next Commander-in-Chief no one could have predicted the events of succeeding days and weeks - events that would test the very limits of the Constitution and mesmerize a nation. For 36 days George W. Bush and Al Gore fought tooth-and-nail for the Presidency - and Florida became the final battleground. Relive Election 2000 - from the drama of Election Night to the Florida recounts from the intense war of words between the candidates' camps to momentous legal actions in the U.S. and Florida Supreme Courts. CNN anchors and reporters Judy Woodruff Bernie Shaw Jeff Greenfield Greta Van Susteren Wolf Blitzer and more reflect on the key events and what the outcome means for America's future. CNN anchor Bill Hemmer hosts.Running Time: 66 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: MISCELLANEOUS/SPECIAL INTEREST UPC: 053939847826
Amazon.com:
The election coverage that wouldn't end is recapped in this production by CNN, and hearing about the fiasco in Florida is somehow not as grim an experience as one might expect. A number of faces familiar to CNN viewers (including Judy Woodruff, Bernard Shaw, Bill Schneider, Jeff Greenfield, Candy Crowley, and Larry King) share their memories of events, and enough behind-the-scenes material is included to ensure that the program is more than just a review of what news junkies have already seen. Everyone in the country had an opinion about who was trying to steal the election, and viewing some of the coverage as it appeared will surely revive some bitter emotions. And, it's too bad, America, but there's no way to avoid use of the word "chad." This production is essentially instant history, and the review of Florida ballots by journalists was far from complete when the program was assembled, so no attempt is made to offer a definitive explanation of what happened in Florida. And though it surely contains something to infuriate everyone, this is a good one-hour review of the 36-day debacle that riveted America. --Robert J. McNamara
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- A Solid Examination ofStupidity
In this highly ambiguous, glossy, rewrite of the 2000 election, we witness the stupidity that is CNN. Whether you are to the left or right of the political spectrum, this recap will appall you. Especially if you have any respect for history; worse still if you favor detail.
This film jumps over events as if they never even happened. You will read history books, reading digests, etc., that will tell the events in the proper context of their import during this fateful election, yet the ... Read More
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- Review of "Election 2000 DVD
CNN did a good job of staying in the middle of the road on this DVD.
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- Magnificent
If you don't like politics steer clear of CNN -Election 2000, but if you are interested in politics the process and this important part of American political history get this DVD.
I thoroughly enjoyed the informative reflections of CNN anchors and felt that the program represented the situation fairly and without bias.
The DVD is worth far more than what Amazon is asking for, so even though America is an election and five years past this event, if you are interested in looking ... Read More
Rating: - CNN's strange "victory" lap
This is a fairly mediocre recap of Election 2000 that is more about CNN and their talking heads, with the Florida Recount thrown in as an after-thought. Complete with gauzy interviews of their anchors and plenty of *gee whiz* music, CNN's approach is less informative than a rather forced nostalgic sense of "Remember when we all got together and had a wonderful time?" I was appalled.
I'm one of those people that stayed up until 4 in the morning after the 2000 election, so I got to see the media ... Read More
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- What really happened in Florida in the 2000 Election?
We all know what happened during the 2000 Elections, particularly in Florida. No one expected it, it was "unprecedented." At the time, everything was jumbled through the media, and it was really hard to get a good look at the news going on regarding, what was going on. Now, almost 4 years later, this DVD anwsers the call. If you want the truth about what really happened, and what was really going on in Florida during the election and shortly after, then rent this DVD. A little comedy was added in for kicks, ... Read More
- A Solid Examination ofStupidityIn this highly ambiguous, glossy, rewrite of the 2000 election, we witness the stupidity that is CNN. Whether you are to the left or right of the political spectrum, this recap will appall you. Especially if you have any respect for history; worse still if you favor detail.
This film jumps over events as if they never even happened. You will read history books, reading digests, etc., that will tell the events in the proper context of their import during this fateful election, yet the ... Read More
- Review of "Election 2000 DVDCNN did a good job of staying in the middle of the road on this DVD.
- MagnificentIf you don't like politics steer clear of CNN -Election 2000, but if you are interested in politics the process and this important part of American political history get this DVD.
I thoroughly enjoyed the informative reflections of CNN anchors and felt that the program represented the situation fairly and without bias.
The DVD is worth far more than what Amazon is asking for, so even though America is an election and five years past this event, if you are interested in looking ... Read More
- CNN's strange "victory" lapThis is a fairly mediocre recap of Election 2000 that is more about CNN and their talking heads, with the Florida Recount thrown in as an after-thought. Complete with gauzy interviews of their anchors and plenty of *gee whiz* music, CNN's approach is less informative than a rather forced nostalgic sense of "Remember when we all got together and had a wonderful time?" I was appalled.
I'm one of those people that stayed up until 4 in the morning after the 2000 election, so I got to see the media ... Read More
- What really happened in Florida in the 2000 Election?We all know what happened during the 2000 Elections, particularly in Florida. No one expected it, it was "unprecedented." At the time, everything was jumbled through the media, and it was really hard to get a good look at the news going on regarding, what was going on. Now, almost 4 years later, this DVD anwsers the call. If you want the truth about what really happened, and what was really going on in Florida during the election and shortly after, then rent this DVD. A little comedy was added in for kicks, ... Read More
