PACmen

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PACmen

2017

1h 23m

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Super-PACs persuade the inexperienced Dr. Ben Carson to run for president, believing he can save the Republican Party. As Carson's media gaffes pile up, the funding begins to vanish.

Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

A depressing portrait of a political system that has gone hopelessly off the rails, PACmen is essential viewing for anyone seeking to understand some of the reasons why.

May 17, 2017

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Nick Schager

The Daily Beast

Even without direct access to Carson, Walker's film solidifies the impression that he was out of his depth and thus, that his crash-and-burn in the primaries was an inevitability.

May 4, 2017

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Simon Houpt

Globe and Mail

Mundane if competently made.

Rated: 1/4

Apr 26, 2017

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Kurt Halfyard

ScreenAnarchy

PACmen is a story of faith and hubris and unintended hilarity, writ large.

Jun 17, 2020

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Courtney Small

Cinema Axis

Regardless of one's political views, PACmen is essential viewing. It provides insight into a campaign truly out of touch with the people it claimed to be serving.

May 18, 2020

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Sarah Gopaul

Digital Journal

In addition to depicting the inner-workings of a super PAC, director Luke Walker captures how the Christian conservative right were fleeced and divided by ill-suited Republican candidates...

May 18, 2020

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Synopsis

Super-PACs persuade the inexperienced Dr. Ben Carson to run for president, believing he can save the Republican Party. As Carson's media gaffes pile up, the funding begins to vanish.

Director: Luke Walker
Producer: Luke Walker
Screenwriter: Luke Walker
Production Co: Scribble Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 24, 2017
Runtime: 1h 23m