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This documentary is visually awesome. The archival footage, audio, and photos are very good and cinematically mixed and edited wonderfully. But for how long this is, there is a lack of detail. The information and description of the President's policies and their impact lacks data and the specifics I would have liked. It is a surface level, symbolic depiction of the Reagan presidency. You would think this many years later there would be a more in-depth look into the impact of his executive and legislative decisions particularly domestically. It also would've benefited from showing the other commentators. Instead the filmmakers decide to only use their voices. A documentary's credibility comes from the scholars, authors, and human primary sources it uses. So that was a little disappointing also. It's not bad but don't look for deep info.

The role of a journalist is to challenge and move their interviewee to defend and refute the presumptive narrative and allow them to articulate their alternative. They bring the facts, allow responses for general criticism, and refute the falsehoods. A bad journalist gives out soft ball questions or overly challenges and attacks their guest because arguing looks good on TV. There is a reason why Chris Wallace can interview anyone. Its because his interviews are challenging but fair. A great show. I have been partial to the political interviews, because interviewing actors and the like ain't that interesting to me.

I saw the trailers and it looked kinda weird. Read some reviews, wasn't that interested. But I watched it and was actually happy with the time spent. Honest reflection, truthful expression, and a good vibe. Worth your while. First 10 minutes may seem like a drag, but he's setting you up for a good one. True Aziz fans will enjoy it.