The Contenders: 16 for '16

The Contenders: 16 for '16

Documentary 2016

Celebrates the men and women who may not have become president or vice president, but whose stories outlive a single election cycle and whose legacies can still be felt today.

Documentary 2016

PG

Starring Carlos Watson

EPISODE 1

Shirley Chisholm and John McCain -- The Straight Talkers

Being a straight talker in a presidential race has damaging consequences for Shirley Chisholm, the first black female Democratic candidate and Republican war hero John McCain.

52 min · Sep 13, 2016 PG
EPISODE 2

Howard Dean and Pat Buchanan -- The Flamethrowers

Outspoken doctor and governor Howard Dean and outspoken conservative columnist Pat Buchanan become forces in American politics.

52 min · Sep 20, 2016 PG
EPISODE 3

Michael Dukakis and Mitt Romney -- The Technocrats

Two successful Massachusetts governors, Michael Dukakis and Mitt Romney, prove unsuccessful in their presidential bids.

52 min · Sep 27, 2016 PG
EPISODE 4

Hart/Jackson -- The Originals

Sen. Gary Hart and the Rev. Jesse Jackson were prepared to take on foreign policy and domestic issues.

52 min · Oct 4, 2016 PG
EPISODE 5

Goldwater/Reagan -- The Conservatives

The political careers of conservatives Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan.

52 min · Oct 11, 2016 PG
EPISODE 6

Perot/Nader -- The Independents

The third-party campaigns of H. Ross Perot and Ralph Nader.

52 min · Oct 18, 2016 PG

Carlos Watson

Host

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The Contenders: 16 for '16

DOCUMENTARY

Celebrates the men and women who may not have become president or vice president, but whose stories outlive a single election cycle and whose legacies can still be felt today.

Information

Studio: PBS
Released: 2016
Rated: PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio and Subtitles: English (United States) (AAC, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.