About this episode

The episode discusses the 2000 presidential election and the film RECOUNT, exploring themes of legitimacy and political institutions.

In the year 2000, Al Gore conceded a presidential election he won to George W. Bush in attempt to save the legitimacy of American institutions. Safe to say he succeeded in that goal. We discuss Jay Roach's RECOUNT (2008), a star-studded dramatization of the stolen election that kicked off the New American Century. Introducing the Michael & Us website/database - https://michael-and-us.com/ Full episode guide - https://michael-and-us.com/episodes

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Hosts: Luke Savage, Will Sloan

Topics covered

• election
• politics
• American institutions
• 2000 presidential election
• film analysis
• legitimacy
• historical events

Keywords

• Al Gore
• George W. Bush
• RECOUNT
• Jay Roach
• 2000 election
• American politics
• film analysis

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Organizations: Michael & Us

Books & works: RECOUNT

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