“Moonwalker and Bookbag”
Directed by Robert Altman • 1988 • United States
In 1988, renegade filmmaker Robert Altman and Pulitzer Prize-winning Doonesbury cartoonist Garry Trudeau created a presidential candidate, ran him alongside the other hopefuls during the primary season, and presented their media campaign as a cross between a soap opera and TV news. In this episode, Jack Tanner visits Nashville as interest in his campaign increases.
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TANNER ’88: Episode 5
“Bagels with Bruce”
Directed by Robert Altman • 1988 • United StatesIn 1988, renegade filmmaker Robert Altman and Pulitzer Prize-winning Doonesbury cartoonist Garry Trudeau created a presidential candidate, ran him alongside the other hopefuls during the primary season, and presented their m...
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TANNER ’88: Episode 6
“Child’s Play”
Directed by Robert Altman • 1988 • United StatesIn 1988, renegade filmmaker Robert Altman and Pulitzer Prize-winning Doonesbury cartoonist Garry Trudeau created a presidential candidate, ran him alongside the other hopefuls during the primary season, and presented their media ...
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TANNER ’88: Episode 7
“The Great Escape”
Directed by Robert Altman • 1988 • United StatesIn 1988, renegade filmmaker Robert Altman and Pulitzer Prize-winning Doonesbury cartoonist Garry Trudeau created a presidential candidate, ran him alongside the other hopefuls during the primary season, and presented their me...
