THE TRUE STORY OF AN ELECTION (1963)

Year Published: 1963

Creator: Gary Goldsmith

Description: Gary Goldsmith - Producer, Writer, Director, Editor Documents the 1962 campaign for the open 34th California District seat in congress, as seen from both sides, with all the passion of conflict over deeply felt principles. Strong involvement of high-school and college-age campaign workers. Intermission before result is revealed for class to discuss and vote. Acquired for international distribution by the United States Information Agency. “The best motion picture of the political process in action that we have ever seen.” Sight and Sound “Nothing quite like this has even before been done.” Motion Picture Daily 56 minutes 1963

Complete Record: Gary Goldsmith - Producer, Writer, Director, Editor Documents the 1962 campaign for the open 34th California District seat in congress, as seen from both sides, with all the passion of conflict over deeply felt principles. Strong involvement of high-school and college-age campaign workers. Intermission before result is revealed for class to discuss and vote. Acquired for international distribution by the United States Information Agency. “The best motion picture of the political process in action that we have ever seen.” Sight and Sound “Nothing quite like this has even before been done.” Motion Picture Daily 56 minutes 1963