Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President
As joyful and buoyant as its music.
Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President
If it hadn't been for a bottle of scotch and a late-night visit from musician Greg Allman, Jimmy Carter might never have been elected the 39th President of the United States. This fascinating documentary charts the mostly forgotten story of how Carter, a lover of all types of music, forged a tight bond with musicians Willie Nelson, the Allman Brothers, Bob Dylan and others. Low on campaign funds and lacking in name recognition, Carter relied on support from these artists to give him a crucial boost in the Democratic primaries. Once Carter was elected, the musicians became frequent guests in the White House. Director Mary Wharton assembles a star cast including Trisha Yearwood, Garth Brooks, Nelson, Dylan and Bono and fills the soundtrack with Southern rock, gospel, jazz, and classical.
Genre
Documentary,
Politics,
Pop Culture,
Music
Web Site
Runtime
98
Language
English
Director
Mary Wharton
Writer(s)
Bill Flanagan
FEATURED REVIEW
Caryn James, Hollywood Reporter
Bob Dylan says that when he met Governor Jimmy Carter, "the first thing he did was quote my songs back to me." He knew the lyrics inside out, and they began an enduring friendship. Not many years later, President Carter's old friend Willie Nelson smoked pot while visiting him in the White House ...
Played at
Laemmle Virtual Cinema 9.09.20 - 12.17.20
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