We’re nearing the end of the 2016 election cycle, and while most may be breathing a sigh of relief, TPT has plenty of must-watch shows for all of the political junkies out there.
The Contenders – 16 for ‘16
This eight-part series reveals the humanity, the twists of fate and the surprising mistakes behind 16 of the most compelling and tumultuous presidential campaigns in modern history. Revisit the past 50 years of presidential election history to see how previous campaigns are still influencing politics in unexpected ways.
The Presidents, 2016
Revisit the lives of six recent presidents – John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush – in films from our award-winning collection.
Murder of a President: American Experience
The story of James Garfield, one of the most extraordinary men ever elected president, and his assassination by a deluded madman named Charles Guiteau. Follow Garfield’s unprecedented rise to power, his shooting only four months into his presidency, and its bizarre and heartbreaking aftermath. Watch now!
Frontline: The Choice 2016
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are two of the most polarizing presidential candidates in modern history. Veteran FRONTLINE filmmaker Michael Kirk goes beyond the headlines to investigate what has shaped these two candidates, where they came from, how they lead and why they want one of the most difficult jobs imaginable. Watch the full episode.
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