Picturing the Presidents

2009 | 70 minutes | 7.0 ★ (1)

Picturing the Presidents
  • Overview

    We go behind the scenes and into the minds of artists as they capture, commemorate, and, at times, condemn our presidents.

  • Release Date

    10 February 2009

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