DIVIDED STATES OF AMERICA

This fascinating documentary goes beyond Obama’s particular successes and mistakes to tell a larger story of America itself in the 21st century, combining archival television footage with revealing interviews of White House officials, Cabinet members, and political leaders from both parties, including Eric Cantor, John Boehner, Joe Biden, Ted Cruz, Nancy Pelosi, Sarah Palin, and many others. Highlighted are issues ranging from the impact of the birther movement, the emergence of the Tea Party, and the 2008 bailout of the banks to the 2010 midterm election, Congressional fights over the debt level and health care, and conflicts within the Republican Party.