Part One: The Democrats, 1960 to 1992
Part Two: The Republicans, 1960 to 1992

Nationally 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.

These films are an updated version of the award-winning series broadcast October 17 and 18, 1988, as part of PBS’s 1988 election coverage: AMERICA’S POLITICAL PARTIES, Part One: The Democrats: A Quarter Century of Change, 1960 to 1988 and Part Two: The Republicans: Before and After Reagan, 1960 to 1988.

Witty.
     — The New Republic

Its insights are fresh.
     — The Philadelphia Inquirer

     • Cine “Golden Eagle”
     • Chris Plaque, Columbus International Film Festival
     • Silver and Bronze Awards, Worldfest Houston International Film Festival
     • Selection, American Film and Video Festival
     • Selection, The New York Festivals