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Boogie Man - The Lee Atwater Story

Boogie Man is the compelling story of Lee Atwater, the blues-playing rogue whose rambunctious rise from the South to Chairman of the GOP made him a household name. Without Atwater, neither Ronald Reagan or George H.W. Bush might have been elected. Atwater mentored Karl Rove and George W. Bush while making the GOP a Southern party, expertly advancing the culture wars, transforming the way the American media covers elections, and becoming seen as the godfather of modern negative campaigning.

Despite his friendships with legendary American R&B artists James Brown, Chuck Jackson (interviewed in the film) and BB King, Atwater was accused of racially inflammatory tactics. With inside analysis from elite Republican leaders and important journalists, and compelling, never-before-seen archival footage of Atwater and both Presidents Bush, this instant political classic is an important re-examination of the last 40 years of American history. And with Atwater protgs working as senior advisors to the McCain campaign, this is a timely examination of how Atwaters ghost looms over modern American politics.

Fascinating! - Ella Taylor, LA Weekly Critics Pick

One of the most important films shown this year. It may have a big impact in a season where we will elect a new President. -Allen Maurer, NCFlix.com

Perhaps the most accomplished documentary at the LA Film Festivalas timely as it is comprehensivesure to resonate far and wide with viewers on both sides of the political fence. An often hilariously shocking ninety-minutes of screen time that prides itself on personable interviews and a plethora of fantastic found footage. - Indiewire.com