Acting
Jim Hightower
Born January 11, 1943 · Denison, Texas, USA (age 83)
James Allen Hightower (born January 11, 1943) is an American syndicated columnist, progressive political activist, and author. From 1983 to 1991 he served as the elected commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture. He publishes a monthly newsletter that is notable for its in-depth investigative reporting, The Hightower Lowdown.
Known For
Fuel · 2008Fuel
★ 7.22008
MovieDocumentaryDrama
Record high oil prices, global warming, and an insatiable demand for energy: these issues define our generation. The film exposes shocking connections between the auto industry, the oil industry, and the government, while exploring alternative energies such as solar, wind, electricity, and non-food-based biofuels.
Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins · 2019Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins
★ 7.52019
MovieDocumentary
Molly Ivins was six feet of flame-haired Texas trouble. She was a prescient political journalist, best-selling author, and Bill of Rights warrior. She took no prisoners, leaving both sides of the aisle laughing and craving more of her razor-sharp wit. It's time to raise hell like Molly!
Bush's Brain · 2004Bush's Brain
★ 6.62004
MovieDocumentary
An examination of political consultant Karl Rove's influence on George W. Bush's candidacy.
Killer at Large · 2008Killer at Large
★ 6.22008
MovieDocumentary
Obesity rates in the United States have reached epidemic proportions in recent years. Killer at Large shows how little is being done and more importantly, what can be done to reverse it. Killer at Large also explores the human element of the problem with portions of the film that follow a 12-year old girl who has a controversial liposuction procedure to fix her weight gain and a number of others suffering from obesity, including filmmaker Neil Labute.
Bush Family Fortunes: The Best Democracy Money Can Buy · 2004Bush Family Fortunes: The Best Democracy Money Can Buy
★ 7.82004
MovieDocumentary
Greg Palast has been following the Bush family around for years as an investigative reporter for the BBC. This is some of the information he has found, as recorded in his book "The Best Democracy Money Can Buy".
Koch Brothers Exposed · 2012Koch Brothers Exposed
★ 6.62012
MovieDocumentary
Koch Brothers Exposed is a hard-hitting investigation of the 1% at its very worst. This full-length documentary film on Charles and David Koch—two of the world’s richest and most powerful men—is the latest from acclaimed director Robert Greenwald (Wal-Mart: the High Cost of Low Price, Outfoxed, Rethink Afghanistan). The billionaire brothers bankroll a vast network of organizations that work to undermine the interests of the 99% on issues ranging from Social Security to the environment to civil rights. This film uncovers the Kochs’ corruption—and points the way to how Americans can reclaim their democracy.
The Daily Show · 1996The Daily Show
★ 6.41996
SeriesNewsComedy
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
60 Minutes · 196860 Minutes
★ 6.51968
SeriesNews
America's popular television News magazine in which an ever changing team of CBS News correspondents contribute segments ranging from hard news coverage to politics to lifestyle and pop culture.