If you are interested in jimmy carter at all, or the israelpalestine situation, or excellent music, this is a must. Neil young journeys had its world premiere at the 2011 toronto international film festival to a tremendous audience and great critical acclaim. Oct 26, 2007 jimmy carter isnt a real saint, but he plays one in a new documentary. But man from plains isnt just a series of media debates, its also a portrait of carter a man lauded for his fundamental decency and criticized for his deeprooted stubbornnessand a glancing but not simplified discussion of the palestinian occupation itself. Jimmy carter man from plains presidential president. Most of the movie tracks the former president as he travels from city to city, but. A montage of speeches, awards, and travels ends the film. Jonathan demme, neda armian, carter documentary productions. Man from plains trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone. Jimmy carter man from plains visit movie tt09958 synopsis. Jimmy carter isnt a real saint, but he plays one in a new documentary. Tom hanks delivers a powerful performance in the first major film to address aids. Oct 26, 2007 filmmaker jonathan demme explores the private and public life of president jimmy carter. There is a great deal to honor in the expresidents life.
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Jimmy carter man from plains dvd 2007 sony pictures. Carters controversial book tour for palestinepeace not apartheid, academy awardwinning director jonathan demme reveals a complex individual who, with the gusto and determination of a youngster, crisscrosses the country to get his message across, even as that message. Read about the jimmy carter man from plains dvd and browse other dvd movies. July 2014 april 2014 october 20 may 2011 march 2008. For the book promotion, carter grants interviews to selected newspapers. Man from plains is a 2007 american documentary film written and directed by jonathan demme, which chronicles former president of the united states jimmy carters book tour across america to publicize his book palestine. Jonathan demmes fascinating documentary shows carter on a us tour to promote the book. Peace not apartheid is a new york times best seller book written by jimmy carter, 39th president of the united states 19771981 and laureate of the 2002 nobel peace prize. Man from plains originally titled he comes in peace is a 2007 american documentary film written and directed by jonathan demme, which chronicles former president of the united states jimmy carter s book tour across america to publicize his book palestine. Jimmy carter is outside the ex presidents club in a way. Mar 05, 2019 although i am a different person with different views than jimmy carter this film helped me see president carter as a caring man, a finer man than history sees himdemme even explains that in terms of an unfortunate hostage outcome. Man from plains is a candid portrait of a nobel prizewinning humanitarian and statesman whose compassion and steadfast sense of justice remains undiminished by time.
Excellent film for one of the greatest humans that ever lived. Intimate, informative and altogether engrossing, jimmy carter man from plains is a candid portrait of a nobel prizewinning humanitarian and statesman whose compassion and steadfast sense of justice remains undiminished by time. Peace not apartheid in todays stormy political climate is akin to what boxers would call leading with your chin. Directed by academy awardrwinner jonathan demme the silence of the lambs best director, 1991. Distributor sony pictures classics see full company information. He had complete access to carter, so why rely on or use interviewers other than his own. For the book promotion, carter grants interviews to selected newspapers, magazines, and television shows, such as cnn.
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Jimmy carter man from plains is a lengthy documentary that focuses on carter s new book, palestine. Maybe thats because, as this film shows him, he is a spiritual and caring man seeking to be just and loving. I recumbent jimmy carter man from plains to anyone interested in jimmy. New home movies from the lower 9th ward 2007, doc, jimmy carter man from plains 2007, doc, rachel getting married 2008. Jimmy carter man from plains posters for sale online. Oliver burkeman talks to jonathan demme about his new film. Jimmy carter man from plains official trailer 2007.
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