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A Perfect Candidate (1996)
Director: David Van Taylor
Cast: Don Baker, Mark Goodin, Mark Merritt, Peter Baker
Runtime105 min
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The filmmakers follow Oliver North's unsuccessful 1994 bid for a Virginia Senate seat, focusing on North's campaign strategist, Mark Goodin, and a Washington Post reporter. Mudslinging ensues.
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Fans of piercing political documentaries will find A Perfect Candidate (1996) directed by David Van Taylor a compelling look at the 1994 Senate campaign of Oliver North. The film's focus on North's campaign strategist Mark Goodin and a Washington Post reporter offers a nuanced, behind-the-scenes view of the often messy world of electoral politics.
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A Perfect Candidate is a 1996 documentary about the 1994 U.S. Senate race in Virginia between Democrat Chuck Robb and Republican Oliver North. The film aired on television as part of the PBS series P.O.V. in 1997, earning the network an Emmy Award nomination.
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