Landslide: A Portrait of President Herbert Hoover (2009)

Landslide: A Portrait of President Herbert Hoover

2009

Documentary History

Synopsis

Documentary about personal life of Herbert Hoover's and his governmental career, profiles the former head of state's political philosophy, memorable election campaigns, Great Depression policies and more. Through interviews with scholars such as David Kennedy, Robert Reich and Tim Egan, this biography sheds new light on the underappreciated president's difficult tenure and enduring legacy.

Credits

Director

Chip Duncan

Cast

Calvin Coolidge as Self (archive footage)

George H. Nash as Self

Harry Smith as Narrator

Herbert Hoover as Self (archive footage)

Jonathan Alter as Self

Robert Reich as Self

Timothy Egan as Self

Timothy Walch as Self