- An enlightening look at one of America's most beloved leaders, President George H. W. Bush, 41ON41 takes the viewer on an emotional journey as it reveals a remarkable husband, father, grandfather and friend through the eyes of 41 extraordinary storytellers. The film explores the policy decisions, bipartisanship, good humor and character that shaped his life, and marked his tenure as leader of the free world.
- 41ON41 is a compelling documentary about President George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States. Viewers learn about 41's policy decisions and bipartisanship -- but, more importantly, his good humor and character -- as 41ON41 takes the viewer on an inspiring journey as it reveals a remarkable husband, father, grandfather and friend, who also happened to be the leader of the free world. Highlights of the film include stories about George H.W. Bush being shot down in World War II, his years of public service prior to being elected President and his decisions as President in the first Persian Gulf War. It also explores the 1990 Budget Agreement and the collapse of the Soviet Union, as well as some enthralling anecdotes about his personal life by those who know him best. The captivating narrative is a seamless weave of behind-the-scenes stories told by 41 extraordinary people -- some funny, some poignant, all riveting.
Led by former First Lady Barbara Bush, the 41 storytellers include an interesting array of people from former presidents and world leaders ... to comedians, Hall of Famers, and skydivers ... to Secret Service agents, White House butlers, family members, fishing buddies, and more, several of whom have never spoken on camera until now. The documentary also includes never-before-seen-footage from the Bush Library and the Bush family's private video and photo collection.
David McCullough, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of John Adams and Truman, called 41ON41 "a landmark portrait ... a great gift to history."
Storytellers include: Barbara Bush, James A. Baker III, Tom Brokaw, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Dana Carvey, Jim Nantz, Brit Hume, Coach K, John Major, Arnold Palmer, Colin Powell, Dan Quayle, Condi Rice, Alan Simpson, and more.
Executive Producer Mary Kate Cary, a former White House speechwriter for President George H.W. Bush, and Co-Executive Producer Rick Kaplan, formerly of ABC News and CNN, joined forces with award winning Directors-Producers Nancy Stern Winters and Lisa Lax of Lookalike Productions to produce 41ON41.
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