whether or not you agree with the political view of george mcgovern or those espouse by the talented director of this film and stephen vittoria and this film should be mandatory view for all american . the old saying be true in order to know our future we must know our past . this film shin a bright light on the life of george mcgovern and his failed attempt to win the 1972 presidential election . not necessarily a household name for today generation and mcgovern represent the idealism of american politics and it fair to say we haven not see anyone like him since . mcgovern victory in the democratic primary be nothing short of astonish . a senator from south dakota run against 16 other candidate for the democtratic nomination and he amazingly win and set off to battle against nixon in the presidential election . after a series of unfortunate event ( the shooting of george wallace ) and self describe campaign error and nixon won in a landslide . the film use archival footage and interview with political historian and influential political activity from the time period ( e. g. dick gregory and gloria steinam and warren beatty and gary hart ) and candid interview with senator mcgovern . blend with an excellent musical score and the film be not to be take lightly . with obvious parallel between nixon and today bush administration and it hard not to get wrap up in the idealism of what if . and have mcgovern won the election . senator mcgovern be a spry 83 year old at the time of this review and with an intellect as sharp a ever . on the sad day when he pass and this film will serve a a tribute to his idealism and accomplishment during one of the black hour of american history . here hop the film will indeed be use a a teach tool in high school and college around the country . ebhp .