
Men of Crisis: The Harvey Wallinger Story
Directed by Woody Allen
Produced by Thirteen
A sharp political satire about power and corruption in the Nixon administration, told through mockumentary form with irreverent humor and satirical bite.
Dr. Harvey Wallinger is one of Nixon's aides who rises through the ranks to become the "real" power behind the president. This short was produced as a television special for PBS in 1971 and was scheduled to air in February 1972, but it was pulled from the schedule shortly before its airdate as PBS officials reportedly feared it might adversely affect their government funding. The special never aired, but it can now be viewed in The Paley Center for Media and has been widely bootlegged online.
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Does Men of Crisis: The Harvey Wallinger Story end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.
Is Men of Crisis: The Harvey Wallinger Story violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Men of Crisis: The Harvey Wallinger Story sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.
Is Men of Crisis: The Harvey Wallinger Story scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is Men of Crisis: The Harvey Wallinger Story easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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