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Jimmy Carter: Man From Plains

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Filmmaker Jonathan Demme trails former President Jimmy Carter on the promotional tour for his 2006 book "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid." From small towns to network talk shows, Carter offers his views on the Middle East peace process while contending with a media machine that frequently distorts those views. While critics condemn his comparison of the situation in Palestine to the apartheid of South Africa, Carter responds to their barbs with beguiling equanimity and customary thoughtfulness.
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Man From Plains is a fascinating look at the former president's recent endeavors.

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Ben Kenigsberg Time Out Rated: 2/5 Nov 18, 2011 Full Review Empire Magazine Rated: 3/5 Oct 18, 2008 Full Review Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard This is a man it is impossible not to like, even if you think he was a weakish one-term commander-in-chief. At least he was not Nixon or Bush Jr. Rated: 3/5 Aug 15, 2008 Full Review David Lamble Bay Area Reporter Jimmy Carter demonstrates that a real leader doesn't need a rose garden to maintain a bully pulpit. May 26, 2020 Full Review Kelly Vance East Bay Express It's clear from the very beginning that Demme admires Carter. But the filmmaker's skepticism for authority manages to pop out occasionally. Apr 28, 2011 Full Review Fernando F. Croce CinePassion Follows the former President in heartfelt contemplation Aug 27, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Pretty good flick, it follows Jimmy Carter as the goes about sellling his 2006 book "Palestine: Peace not Apartheid" It is amazing how many of the people who interview him clearly are judging a book by its cover. Its a shame that we can't have one excutive over economics and another over world affairs, because Carter is the best man for a world were a state must exist. I do hope someday they make a good movie on his life. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review ian t Theres a good story here but it doesn't quite tell it. He seems to spend to much time on apparently arbitrary stuff of carter getting his makeup done and greeting people. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member I enjoyed this documentary on Jimmy Carter. Yes... Jimmy... back when presidents were intelligent. ;-) Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member Valuable American document Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member tanta muerte por una supuesta tierra santa... Documental de JonathanDemme acerca de la gira de JimmyCarter promocionando su controversial libro:"Palestine:Peace,Not Apartheid", causando indignación en Israel y los judíos. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Very insightful documentary about 39th president Jimmy Carter, focusing on the controversy surrounding his book Palestine, Peace Not Apartheid. It's amazing to see ill-informed (and, frankly, stupid) people criticizing both the book and Carter while admitting they hadn't read the book. Carter is brilliant and humble and an incredible statesman, and it shows in this documentary. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Filmmaker Jonathan Demme trails former President Jimmy Carter on the promotional tour for his 2006 book "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid." From small towns to network talk shows, Carter offers his views on the Middle East peace process while contending with a media machine that frequently distorts those views. While critics condemn his comparison of the situation in Palestine to the apartheid of South Africa, Carter responds to their barbs with beguiling equanimity and customary thoughtfulness.
Director
Jonathan Demme
Producer
Neda Armian, Jonathan Demme
Screenwriter
Jonathan Demme
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
Clinica Estetico, Participant Prods.
Rating
PG (Brief Disturbing Images|Some Thematic Elements)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 26, 2007, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 9, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$108.3K
Runtime
2h 6m
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