FILMS

AMERICA'S POLITICAL PARTIES: POWER AND PRINCIPLE
     Part One: The Democrats, 1960 to 1992
     Part Two: The Republicans, 1960 to 1992

Premier national broadcast on PBS: October 16, and October 23, 1992. Two 60 minute shows

From the 1968 Chicago convention and the surprising rise of Ronald Reagan, the recent history of the two parties continues to shape their current dilemmas and strategies. This documentary series looks back at the parties' recent history and speculates on the future of American politics. Hosted by journalists Ben Wattenberg and David Gergen. Broadcast as part of PBS's 1992 election coverage.

The view of the alienated Democrats comes through clearly.
     -- The New York Times

Serves as an informative, highly-watchable review of the turbulent history of the parties.
     -- Washington Times