Bombs Away: LBJ, Goldwater and the 1964 Campaign That Changed It All

Overview

The political ad "Peace Little Girl" aired during the 1964 presidential campaign ushered in a new era of the television attack ad. The campaign also reshaped the American political landscape in other significant ways ultimately ending up with the establishment of the contemporary geopolitical map of red and blue states. Includes interviews with historians and participants in the campaign.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 30, 2014

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Community Idea Stations,University of Virginia Center for Politics

Cast

Lyndon B. Johnson,Doris Kearns Goodwin,Barry Goldwater,Pat Buchanan

Director

Paul Tait Roberts

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt4604984