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The Long March of Newt Gingrich

The Long March of Newt Gingrich

1996 · 54 min · Documentary

In this investigative biography of the outspoken and controversial Speaker, correspondent Peter J. Boyer takes an inside look at how Gingrich led the GOP to become the majority party and examines the childhood, people and events that shaped Gingrich's personality and political career.

Directed by Stephen Talbot · Written by Stephen Talbot

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