Ryan and Kevin from 'The Almost Presidents Podcast' return to discuss this forgotten British documentary film which depicts the fictional assassination of George W. Bush, in Death of a President (2006).

Discussion Points:

-This one really pushes the No Politics rule. Sean "cops-out" by saying that they are discussing history.

-Sean recalls the controversy around the film when it first aired in the UK.

-The trickery and special effects used to portray the events in this film.

-Kevin and Ryan discuss their thoughts on the film.

-Sean believes the film could be a comment on the British involvement in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.

-Sean does a quick-tour of the 'Special Relationship' between American and Britain since the Second World War.

-The clever assimilation of facts from other Presidential Assassinations and Assassination attempts.

-The use of footage from Ronald Reagan's funeral.

-The impact of fear.

-The lack of any lasting impact from this film.

-Ryan and Kevin consider whether the film was too inflammatory.

Raised Questions:

-Did the British film-makers use this film as an analogy for British involvement in 'The War on Terror'?

-Was the film too provocative in it's premise?

-Would it have worked better as a courtroom drama?

-Does the film touch on a lot of subjects, but not dive enough into any of them?

-Wouldn't you find your fingerprints all over the office where you work?

-Why did the set the shooting of Bush outside of a hotel?

-What are the links between this film and Chicago Fire (2012)?

-Do films affect and mould social memory?

-Was the film too of its time?

-Is the film a victim of its own premise?

-Was the film a bit too slow at times?

-Can you ever 'win' when discussing politics?

-Why has Sean been keeping an eye out for Al Gore news?

Random Recommendations:

-The West Wing (1999-2006).

-24 (2001-2010).

-Cheers (1982-1993) Season 1, Episode 16 'The Boys in the Bar', aired in 1983.

-Parkland (2013)-Tom Welling is the actor.

Thanks for Listening!

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