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Jimmy Carter: Man From Plains

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Filmmaker Jonathan Demme trails former President Jimmy Carter on the promotional tour for his 2006 book "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid." From small towns to network talk shows, Carter offers his views on the Middle East peace process while contending with a media machine that frequently distorts those views. While critics condemn his comparison of the situation in Palestine to the apartheid of South Africa, Carter responds to their barbs with beguiling equanimity and customary thoughtfulness.
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Man From Plains is a fascinating look at the former president's recent endeavors.

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Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard 08/15/2008
3/5
This is a man it is impossible not to like, even if you think he was a weakish one-term commander-in-chief. At least he was not Nixon or Bush Jr. Go to Full Review Anna Smith Metro Newspaper (UK) 08/15/2008
4/5
This portrait of former US President Jimmy Carter could come across as propaganda. Director Jonathan Demme clearly has an admiration for his subject. Go to Full Review Anthony Quinn Independent (UK) 08/15/2008
3/5
A heartening example of a reputation deservedly rehabilitated. Go to Full Review David Lamble Bay Area Reporter 05/26/2020
Jimmy Carter demonstrates that a real leader doesn't need a rose garden to maintain a bully pulpit. Go to Full Review Kelly Vance East Bay Express 04/28/2011
It's clear from the very beginning that Demme admires Carter. But the filmmaker's skepticism for authority manages to pop out occasionally. Go to Full Review Fernando F. Croce CinePassion 08/27/2009
Follows the former President in heartfelt contemplation Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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04/12/2015 Pretty good flick, it follows Jimmy Carter as the goes about sellling his 2006 book "Palestine: Peace not Apartheid" It is amazing how many of the people who interview him clearly are judging a book by its cover. Its a shame that we can't have one excutive over economics and another over world affairs, because Carter is the best man for a world were a state must exist. I do hope someday they make a good movie on his life. See more 06/01/2012 I enjoyed this documentary on Jimmy Carter. Yes... Jimmy... back when presidents were intelligent. ;-) See more 02/18/2012 Valuable American document See more 02/11/2012 tanta muerte por una supuesta tierra santa... Documental de JonathanDemme acerca de la gira de JimmyCarter promocionando su controversial libro:"Palestine:Peace,Not Apartheid", causando indignación en Israel y los judíos. See more 05/29/2011 Very insightful documentary about 39th president Jimmy Carter, focusing on the controversy surrounding his book Palestine, Peace Not Apartheid. It's amazing to see ill-informed (and, frankly, stupid) people criticizing both the book and Carter while admitting they hadn't read the book. Carter is brilliant and humble and an incredible statesman, and it shows in this documentary. See more 03/07/2011 I'm a huge Jimmy Carter fan, but this movie is a borderline snorefest. It has nice cinematography and good production values but there is almost no conflict whatsoever. Boring. See more Read all reviews
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Jonathan Demme

Director

Jonathan Demme

Writer

Neda Armian

Producer

Ronald M. Bozman

Executive Producer

Jonathan Demme

Producer

Jeff Skoll

Executive Producer

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Synopsis Filmmaker Jonathan Demme trails former President Jimmy Carter on the promotional tour for his 2006 book "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid." From small towns to network talk shows, Carter offers his views on the Middle East peace process while contending with a media machine that frequently distorts those views. While critics condemn his comparison of the situation in Palestine to the apartheid of South Africa, Carter responds to their barbs with beguiling equanimity and customary thoughtfulness.
Director
Jonathan Demme
Producer
Neda Armian, Jonathan Demme
Screenwriter
Jonathan Demme
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
Clinica Estetico, Participant Prods.
Rating
PG (Brief Disturbing Images|Some Thematic Elements)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 26, 2007, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 9, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$108.3K
Runtime
2h 6m
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