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Big Jim Folsom: The Two Faces of Populism

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This documentary examines the life and political career of Jim Folsom, who served as governor of Alabama in the 1940s and 1950s, even though his progressive views on integration, civil rights and gender equality often clashed with the beliefs of the voting public who supported him. Filmmaker Robert Clem uses contemporary interviews with current champions of the politician and archival footage of news reels to reveal how Folsom won the hearts and votes of Alabama citizens.

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Synopsis This documentary examines the life and political career of Jim Folsom, who served as governor of Alabama in the 1940s and 1950s, even though his progressive views on integration, civil rights and gender equality often clashed with the beliefs of the voting public who supported him. Filmmaker Robert Clem uses contemporary interviews with current champions of the politician and archival footage of news reels to reveal how Folsom won the hearts and votes of Alabama citizens.
Director
Robert Clem
Producer
Robert Clem, Cindy Kirkpatrick
Screenwriter
Robert Clem
Production Co
Waterfront Pictures Corporation
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 28, 2020
Runtime
56m
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