Killing Reagan
Directed by Rod Lurie
Produced by Scott Free Productions, National Geographic
A historical drama that traces the parallel trajectories of Reagan's political ascent and Hinckley's psychological unraveling toward their violent collision in 1981.
Killing Reagan explores the events surrounding the assassination attempt on president Ronald Reagan by John Hinckley Jr. Based on the best-selling book, the film begins in the final months leading up to the 1980 presidential election, and explores the challenges Reagan faced to define himself as a leader. Meanwhile, an aimless and deranged Hinckley is unraveling, leading to the fateful day in March 1981 when these disparate figures collided.
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