As one member of the press corps says, "There hasn't been any journalism in this since about January 2000." Made from inside "the bubble," Alexandra Pelosi's documentary about 18 months with George W. Bush's first presidential campaign highlights both the surprisingly cozy relationship between the candidate and the media assigned to cover him, and the extremely tight management of all campaign events-down to the pre-made, hand-painted signs passed out at rallies by Bush's staff. Bush the candidate comes across as exceedingly witty and personable, and the campaign as an extended road trip, as missteps by both him and Pelosi illustrate the fickleness of favorable media coverage. Grades 9 and up. Closed captioned. Color. 76 minutes. HBO. ©2003.
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