Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid

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Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid

Released Oct 11

1h 38m

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From masterminding Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential win to his insurgent role in the 2024 race, Democratic strategist James Carville has been one of the most influential forces in modern political history. The "Ragin' Cajun" looks back at his unlikely career and 30-year marriage to Republican consultant Mary Matalin. Featuring interviews with Bill Clinton, George Stephanopoulos and more.

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It's fun... You do get a down and dirty inside view behind the curtain.

Nov 13, 2024

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Joe Leydon

Variety

It helps a lot that “Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid” intersperses scenes depicting the high drama of the 2024 presidential race with the relentless evolution of Carville from political neophyte to indefatigable kingmaker.

Oct 12, 2024

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Nick Schager

The Daily Beast

A non-fiction affirmation of Carville’s belief that you can’t affect change without power, and you can’t attain power without winning.

Oct 5, 2024

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Megan McLachlan

The Contending

"Carville" meanders in its format (one minute we’re talking Biden, the next we’re headed back to the Ragin’ Cajun’s roots in Carville, Louisiana), but the waltzy stroll through his life is the perfect representation of his style.

Dec 19, 2024

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John Serba

Decider

In a couple years, Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid will carry more relevance as a pure bio... But know that it’s not fully satisfying in this particular moment of national politics.

Nov 20, 2024

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Wade Major

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

There's nothing new here, but there are tidbits I found really compelling.

Nov 13, 2024

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Rod S

An excellent expose on One of the most effective political consultants of our time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/27/24

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Meloney

A very good documentary about someone who is not afraid to say what he thinks. We enjoyed this revealing look at the behind-the-scenes efforts it takes to win an election. There was also quite a bit about Carville’s personal background story.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/20/24

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Paul G

Didn’t Carville and gang just lose it all on Nov 5th?

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/14/24

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Norma U

I am so glad this film was made. I have always liked Carville, but now I love him. His passion is America's very existence. The film is so much fun, totally reflecting his personality. I don't care where it stands in the history of documentary making. It's a truly only-in-America story. Women will appreciate learning about his mother's influence. Without her, there would be no Carville. Great film, not to be missed. Trampsters beware, this will make you squirm.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/23/24

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Matt Tyrnauer

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From masterminding Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential win to his insurgent role in the 2024 race, Democratic strategist James Carville has been one of the most influential forces in modern political history. The "Ragin' Cajun" looks back at his unlikely career and 30-year marriage to Republican consultant Mary Matalin. Featuring interviews with Bill Clinton, George Stephanopoulos and more.

Director: Matt Tyrnauer
Producer: Susan McCue, Ryan Rothmaier, Graham High, Corey Reeser, Matt Tyrnauer
Distributor: Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co: Altimeter Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 11, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 14, 2024
Runtime: 1h 38m

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