1995; 60 minutes
In private meetings and caucuses, as well as on the floor of Congress, we watch Newt Gingrich and his troops battle their Democratic opponents over the ten points of the “Contract with America.” Hosted by journalist Don Lambro.
“When I was told PBS was going to do a balanced piece on Republicans, I said I’d have to see it to believe it. It’s new, it’s different, it’s unprecedented, but I appreciate it.”
— Sen. Bob Dole at the Capitol Hill Premiere
As quoted by Associated Press
A graphic inside look at what has happened to American politics in the past year, a splendid, even-handed documentary.
— New York Post
• Certificate for Creative Excellence, U.S. International
Film and Television Festival
• Certificate of Merit, Worldfest Houston International