9/10
A bit overlong but exceptionally well made.
20 June 2012
Warning: Spoilers
"George Wallace" is a made for TV documentary about the famous and very controversial governor of Alabama. Gary Sinese plays the title role and won an Emmy for his performance. The film runs about three hours and is a very long film. Very, very long. While there was more than enough material on the man to make a very long film like this possible, I question the need. Now this isn't to say it's a bad film. It's just that it seems to go on too long and loses some of its momentum through the course of the film. Yet, despite this, the film still is exceptional and is a quality production throughout--and I strongly recommend it. Another reason I recommend it is that while George Wallace is a rather famous historical figure, the WHOLE picture is not known by most people. How the repellent man changed through the course of the film is THE reason to see the film, as it's a rare chance to see a true story about redemption and change.

By the way, look closely during the scene in Boston about midway through the film. One of the hard-hatted protesters is Ron Jeremy!
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