Cockeymofo76
Story tells of a Right-wing conspiracy out to get Bill and Hillary Clinton. There are some of issues with the movie: 1. It throws you a lot of hard to decipher information at you and some of it is bullshit, e.g. when introducing people it throws you a little mini biography; 2. Doesn't show the other side enough, or at all. There are others but those are the main issues.The movie paints this picture of a number of people out to get the president and represents evidence ranging from good to tenuous. The movie allows only mild articulation that Whitewater, Monica Lewinski and other Clinton scandals to be the result of good reporters gone bad and allows zero articulation by those on the other side. I happen to agree, somewhat, with the movie's premise but disliked the representation.If you're close minded don't even bother, you will hate it, for those with an open mind and politically opinionated. 7/10
neilrichards
By the very topic of this documentary, it would be hard for it not to be thought-provoking. However, I wasn't a fan of the way it was put together. The stock footage from old black-and-white that was used throughout to illustrate different events for which there was no other footage (raids on houses, sexual dalliances etc) was somewhat off-putting. What's wrong with talking heads? Are our collective attention spans so low now that we have to be constantly bombarded with images, even if they do not directly relate to the subject?I also thought the whole thing was rushed toward the end, with everything Lewinsky-related brushed over. This could be because the filmmaker/author is a Clinton friend and/or he feels the whole event was rather tawdry and not worthy of further analysis (possibly very true). However, if you do not have a great understanding of the 'Whitewater' affair (and I didn't) then you may find some of the film rather confusing as you try to put together the various names, faces and their roles within the whole debacle (I'm still trying to put together a couple of pieces of info and people - I'm like Jerry Seinfeld at the movies - "Why did he kill that guy? I thought he was with them? Why did he kill him?")Overall, this film raised some interesting, but not entirely original, points about the way the right-wing media and conservative groups are able to demonise and manipulate politics and events to suit their own needs. However, if you watch this on DVD, I strongly recommend the extra feature, which is of Clinton giving (an apparently off-the-cuff and without notes) 30-minute speech at the premiere of the film. Although this highlights the obvious partisanship behind the movie, it also reminds you what a brilliant, analytical mind the ex-president has - something the present incumbent could never hop to match.
caspian1978
You just got to love it when history repeats itself. Much like the conspiracy (republican) that fell upon President Andrew Johnson, Clinton went through the same situation. It is funny how people try to recall what had happened back in 1998. Only a few years have pasted and people forget the history that we lived through with the trial and impeachment hearings. This documentary shows history alive. Whether you supported Clinton or not, you will accept the conspiracy to impeach / remove Bill Clinton from office. The power of the media and the power behind closed doors in Washington were equal. Politics was as dirty as ever. While the War Room opened people's eyes to how anyone can become President, The Hunt for the President has opened people's eyes to how no one is above the law. Well, maybe Kenneth Starr, wink wink.
NickyCee
I was a guest to a recent invitation-only viewing. I believe I was the only fair minded person in this hand-picked audience. I liked Clinton and thought he had true leadership skills. I disagreed with him on many social issues but thought his policies were well founded and realistic.But this 'Fakeumentary' is the same tired, rehashed drivel that's been shoved down our throat for years. It's always someone else's fault, Clinton didn't do anything wrong, 'It's a conspiracy', I tell you!I have spoken with Ken Starr. He is an honorable man who did not want the job he was instructed to complete. He performed his assigned duties with thoroughness and truthfulness. Of course Clinton supporters are upset with him - He uncovered and revealed things to the American people that were negative to Clinton!Thankfully for history, Clinton dribbled some spooge on Monica's dress. Otherwise we would not have such clear evidence of his blatant lies.Overall, silly and way-tired propaganda filmed with Hollywood quality. No balance, nothing negative towards Clinton.
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