John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls

May. 28,2018      
Rating:
7.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

In-depth look at the life of John McCain, from his time as a POW in Vietnam to his three decades of service in the US Senate.

John McCain as  Self (archive footage)
George W. Bush as  Self (archive footage)
Bill Clinton as  Self (archive footage)
Hillary Clinton as  Self (archive footage)
John Kerry as  Self (archive footage)
Henry Kissinger as  Self (archive footage)
Barack Obama as  Self (archive footage)
Sarah Palin as  Self (archive footage)
Joe Biden as  Self (archive footage)

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Reviews

Plantiana
2018/05/28

Yawn. Poorly Filmed Snooze Fest.

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Vashirdfel
2018/05/29

Simply A Masterpiece

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Jenna Walter
2018/05/30

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

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Sarita Rafferty
2018/05/31

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

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Matt Greene
2018/06/01

Any chance to be reminded of the actual humanity within the increasingly-inhuman world of politics is welcome. This doc fits McCain, being more honest than many political docs about its subject. Yes, he's made, & owns up to, some principled mistakes (Sarah Palin, lying during campaign, shady funds), but his honesty & hardwork must make him among the most likable modern politicians. And his off-the-cuff defense of Obama during their opposing campaigns is one of my favorite American political events ever.

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bobbiekostos
2018/06/02

Mr. McCain is truly someone to respect & admire. The entire documentary was so interesting & heart-warming. Sad that he will be unable to run for president as we desperately need a man of integrity representing this great country. I would have voted for him had not Sarah Pallin arrived. I totally respect anyone who can admit being wrong. He is a very strong human being & will never be forgotten. Thank you Senator McCain!

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Danny Blankenship
2018/06/03

This "HBO" doc on U.S. Senator John McCain is well done and informative and in depth as it takes the viewer to inside access of his political life in Washington D.C. and it shows his humble and gentle side at his Arizona home with family. The footage and access is top notch showing John's days as a POW in Vietnam and interviews with family and friends showed how that affected them and how it would shape John's life.Shown also is the highlights and the footage of his political life of winning elections in the U.S. Senate and his unsuccessful presidential bids of 2000 and 2008 are discussed. Democrats and Republicans both like Clinton, Bush, Biden, and Obama are interviewed and all give John praise of respect for how he worked well with both sides.Tough yet humble John McCain always spoke for honesty, and doing the right things as he loved country and freedom first as the doc showcased it so well.

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