The historic election of Ronald Reagan as the 40th President of the USA has gained new relevance with the success of Donald Trump. Ronald Reagan's election victory was no coincidence, but the work of large-scale manipulation by organized crime. How was it that a second-rate actor was able to get into the White House with the help of the mafia? Who are the men who helped him? And who was Ronald Reagan really? The documentary answers these questions and reveals the string-pullers and backers who pushed Reagan into the highest spheres of power.
Direction
Sisters Kuperberg build dread like it's a crime thriller
Writing
James Ellroy's unhinged narration is pure unfiltered ID
Production
Archival deep-dive that actually found the smoking guns
Director
Clara Kuperberg
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
James Ellroy recorded his narration in a single caffeinated session, refusing second takes. The directors kept it.
Released months into Trump's presidency, the film's Reagan-Trump parallels were intended as warning, not prophecy — oops.
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