Landslide: A Portrait of President Herbert Hoover (2009)

7.7/10 58 min Documentary History

Overview

Documentary about personal life of Herbert Hoover's and his governmental career, profiles the former head of state's political philosophy, memorable election campaigns, Great Depression policies and more. Through interviews with scholars such as David Kennedy, Robert Reich and Tim Egan, this biography sheds new light on the underappreciated president's difficult tenure and enduring legacy.

Cast

Herbert Hoover

Self (archive footage)

Calvin Coolidge

Self (archive footage)

Robert Reich

Self

Jonathan Alter

Self

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