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The Front Runner

Where:

Florida District of Columbia

When:

The 1980s

The week America went tabloid. — Gary Hart, former Senator of Colorado, becomes the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1987. Hart's intelligence, charisma and idealism makes him popular with young voters, leaving him with a seemingly clear path to the White House. All that comes crashing down when allegations of an extramarital affair surface in the media, forcing the candidate to address a scandal that threatens to derail his campaign and personal life.

Released in 2018 — 113 minutes

Genres:

Drama History

Language:

English