Journeys With George

Pros: Unique portrait of George W. Bush, the man
Cons: This is ultimately self-serving and gratuitous

In 1999, Alexandra Pelosi, daughter of Nancy Pelosi of the U.S. Congress, was commissioned to cover the George W. Bush campaign for NBC.  Along with her reports of the then-candidate's speeches and appearances during his primary and presidential ...

Pros: Bush and Pelosi's interactions, the genuine off-the-cuff moments.
Cons: Minimal production value at times works against it.

It's always bothered me that George W. Bush is such a charming guy, bothered me no doubt in the exact same way that it bothers Republicans who are forced to admit that Bill Clinton is charismatic to the Nth degree. And while I still abhor his policies - ...

Pros: Entertaining figures and observations. An unintentionally revealing insight into the character of George W. Bush.
Cons: Some will wish they knew then (1999) what they know now (2002) about the President.

A funny thing happened on the way from the Theater to our TV sets. Billed as its West Coast Premiere, tyro Documentarian Alexandra Pelosi's JOURNEYS WITH GEORGE was shown to a celebrity-strewn audience at the San Francisco International Film Festival, ...