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Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story
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Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story

2008 · 86 min Documentary
7.7 / 10 · TMDB

Boogie Man is a comprehensive look at political strategist, racist, and former Republican National Convention Committee chairman, Lee Atwater, who reinvigorated the Republican Party’s Southern Strategy to increase political support among white voters in the South by appealing to racism against African Americans. He mentored Karl Rove and George W. Bush and played a key role in the elections of Reagan and George H.W. Bush.

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Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story is a very strong film rated 7.7/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A 2008 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

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Tom DeLay

Self

Michael Dukakis

Michael Dukakis

Self

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Ishmael Reed

Self

Sam Donaldson

Sam Donaldson

Self

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Mary Matalin

Self - Atwater Aide '88

Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond

Self (archive footage)

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Lee Atwater

Self (archive footage)

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