
Four times governor of Alabama, four times a candidate for president, he was feared as a racist demagogue and admired as a politician who spoke his mind. A lightning rod…
Documentary, History • Movie • 2000 • 2h 40m
Starring: George Wallace
Director: Paul Stekler, Daniel McCabe
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George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire
Four times governor of Alabama, four times a candidate for president, he was feared as a racist demagogue and admired as a politician who spoke his mind. A lightning rod for controversy, Wallace both reflected and provoked tensions in American society over more than four decades. This film traces the rise of the firebrand politician from his roots in rural Alabama to the assassination attempt that suddenly transformed him.
Documentary, History • Movie • 2000