American Experience : Daley, the Last Boss (1996)
Directed by Barak Goodman
Genres - Historical Film |
Sub-Genres - Biography, Politics & Government |
Run Time - 120 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis by Rob Ferrier
This program offers an in-depth portrait of a controversial figure in American history, the former mayor of Chicago Richard Daley. The political machine built by Daley transformed the face of American politics, but his inability to deal equitably with racial and ethnic tension led to his undoing. From his alleged involvement in John Kennedy's presidential bid to his fateful decision to build the country's first urban housing projects, no major event in the life of this man is missed.
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mayor, controversy, racial-tension, urban, Democratic-Party, political-leader, politician
