The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power
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201960 minEncerrada

The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power

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Explore the story behind the Bushes -- America's most powerful political dynasty -- and how they put two US Presidents in the White House. Narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Ed Harris, The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power explores the Bush family's internal dynamics: the influential matriarchs, sibling ambitions, and unceasing competitive spirit which drove them to power. Through archival footage and interviews with historians, journalists, political figures, and Bush family members, the series reveals a story of triumph, tragedy, heroism, faith, and an evolving conservatism.

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Status
Encerrada
Idioma
English
Duração
60 min
Estreia
March 3, 2019
Encerrada
April 7, 2019
Programação
Sunday às 22:00

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Episódios (1 Temporada · 6 Episódios)

Part One: Fathers & Sons

George H.W. Bush volunteers to go to woar and do his duty. The returning hero is reunited with his sweetheart Barbara and they give birth to their first child, the future President George W. Bush. Tragedy strikes when they lose their daughter Robin. Prescott Bush heads for the Senate while George H.W. begins his political journey from Texas to Washington.

Mar 3, 2019

60 min

Part Two: The Price of Loyalty

Blinded by loyalty to his president and ignoring the advice of his family, George H.W. Bush is betrayed by Richard Nixon. His children start to follow in his footsteps, a young Jeb gets married to Columba while George W. falls in love with Laura. The Bushes rally behind George H.W. as he makes a bid for the White House.

Mar 3, 2019

60 min

Part Three: A Family Triumph

George H.W. Bush becomes a loyal vice president to Ronald Regan but his wife Barbara falls out with jealous First Lady Nancy. George W. commits to a life of sobriety while becoming the father of twin daughters. With a newfound purpose, he helps propel his father to become the 41st President of the United States.

Mar 10, 2019

60 min

Part Four: First Family

The Bushes have finally made it to the White House but having a father as a president hits Neil Bush hard when scandals strike. George H.W. triumphs against Saddam but the Bush family suffer a bitter election defeat and the loss of their matriarch Dorothy.

Mar 17, 2019

60 min

Part Five: Sibling Rivalry

George W. and Jeb Bush are two brothers determined to make it to the Governor's mansion but only one will succeed. Laura Bush fears the consequences of having a second president in the family but she can't stop her husband becoming "43" who soon faces his greatest ever test as America comes under attack.

Mar 31, 2019

60 min

Part Six: The End of a Dynasty?

President George W. Bush strives to secure the second term his father never won. But the war he started in Iraq will define his presidency and cast a long shadow on the Bush family.

Apr 7, 2019

60 min

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Ed Harris

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