Synopsis
After powerful Senate Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson loses the 1960 Democratic presidential nomination to Senator John F. Kennedy, he agrees to be his young rival’s running mate. But once they win the election, despite his extensive legislative experience and shrewd political instincts, Johnson finds himself sidelined in the role of vice president. That all changes on Nov. 22, 1963, when Kennedy is assassinated and Johnson, with his devoted wife Lady Bird by his side, is suddenly thrust into the presidency. As the nation mourns, Johnson must contend with longtime adversary Attorney General Bobby Kennedy and one-time mentor Georgia Senator Richard Russell as he seeks to honor JFK’s legacy by championing the historic Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Movie Details
Production Budget: | $20,000,000 |
Australia Releases: | June 1st, 2018 (Wide), released as Lbj |
Video Release: | February 6th, 2018 by Electric Entertainment |
MPAA Rating: | R for language. (Rating bulletin 2436 (Cert #50287), 8/3/2016) |
Running Time: | 98 minutes |
Keywords: | 1960s, Political Assassination, Political Campaign, Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam War, Biography, Biographical Drama |
Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
Genre: | Drama |
Production Method: | Live Action |
Creative Type: | Dramatization |
Production/Financing Companies: | Acacia Entertainment, Savvy Media Holdings, Castle Rock Entertainment, Star Thrower Entertainment, Electric Entertainment |
Production Countries: | United States |
Languages: | English |