DVD 80 mins IMDB 6.5
NR (Not Rated)
How Arnold Won the West
Disinformation (2004)
In Collection
#310

Seen It:
No

Owner:
Ben
Documentary, Political
USA  /  English

Arnold Schwarzenegger Himself
George W. Bush Himself
Mary Carey Herself
Bill Clinton Himself
Gray Davis Himself

Director Alex Cooke

The madness of the California gubernatorial recall election, which ousted incumbent Gray Davis and brought Arnold Schwarzenegger into the governor's mansion, is a natural for a documentary. How Arnold Won the West seizes upon the most bizarre aspects of this political carnival and holds them up for some fairly easy mockery. Here's Arnold being hit with an egg, and here's Arnold accused of groping women. And don't forget the TV "game show" debates featuring some of the countless gag candidates, including Gary Coleman and porn star Mary Carey. All of which won't be terribly new to Americans who watched the spectacle unfold, although others may find it flabbergasting. Brit director Alex Cooke takes a snarky attitude toward this, spending too much time on Schwarzenegger's shunning of campaign reporters. Ultimately, the film focuses on process and the horse race, rather than issues--just like the mainstream press. --Robert Horton

Edition Details
Edition Widescreen
Barcode 826262000998
Region Region 1
Release Date 1/25/2005
Packaging Jewel Case
Screen Ratio 1.78:1 Widescreen
No. of Disks/Tapes 1

Features
Behind the Scenes Featurette
Color Widescreen
Personal Details
Purchase Date 5/19/2005
Purchase Price $16.99
Store Best Buy
Condition New (Still Sealed)
Current Value $16.99
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