George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire (2000)
Four times governor of Alabama, four times a candidate for president, he was feared as a racist demagogue and admired as a politician who spoke his mind. A lightning rod for controversy, Wallace both reflected and provoked tensions in American society over more than four decades. This film traces the rise of the firebrand politician from his roots in rural Alabama to the assassination attempt that suddenly transformed him.
Director: Daniel McCabe, Paul Stekler
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 160 min
Release Date: January 20, 2000
Cast
- George Wallace - Self (archive footage)
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire about?
- Four times governor of Alabama, four times a candidate for president, he was feared as a racist demagogue and admired as a politician who spoke his mind. A lightning rod for controversy, Wallace both reflected and provoked tensions in American society over more than four decades. This film traces the rise of the firebrand politician from his roots in rural Alabama to the assassination attempt that suddenly transformed him.
- Who directed George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire?
- George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire was directed by Daniel McCabe, Paul Stekler.
- Who stars in George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire?
- George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire stars George Wallace.
- How long is George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire?
- George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire has a runtime of 2h 40m (160 minutes).
- What genre is George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire?
- George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire is a Documentary, History film.