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Acorn and the Firestorm (2017)
Director: Reuben Atlas
Cast: Barack Obama, Andrew Breitbart, James O’Keefe, Hannah Giles
Runtime84 min
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For 40 years, the community-organizing group ACORN advocated for America’s poorest communities, while its detractors accused it of promoting the worst of liberal policies. Riding high on the momentum of Barack Obama’s presidential victory in 2008, ACORN was at its political zenith when a hidden-camera video sparked a national scandal and brought it crashing down. The story involves voter fraud, a fake prostitute, and the rise of Breitbart.com.
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Fans of thoughtful political documentaries will appreciate the nuanced, balanced approach that director Reuben Atlas brings to the controversial rise and fall of the ACORN organization in 2017's 'Acorn and the Firestorm'. By featuring a range of perspectives, including from key figures like Barack Obama and Andrew Breitbart, the film provides an in-depth examination of the complex issues surrounding voter fraud and the role of community organizing.