Ronald Reagan, un président sur mesure

Ronald Reagan, un président sur mesure

2017 · ★ 6.0

The historic election of Ronald Reagan as the 40th President of the USA has gained new relevance with the success of Donald Trump. Ronald Reagan's election victory was no coincidence, but the work of large-scale manipulation by organized crime. How was it that a second-rate actor was able to get into the White House with the help of the mafia? Who are the men who helped him? And who was Ronald Reagan really? The documentary answers these questions and reveals the string-pullers and backers who pushed Reagan into the highest spheres of power.

Directed by Julia Kuperberg · Written by Julia Kuperberg

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