The president who invented populism and genocide in the same breath. Buckle up.
A fascinating account of the presidency of Andrew Jackson, who was both one of America's great presidents and a borderline tyrant. The seventh president shook up the glossy world of Washington, DC with his "common-man" methods and ideals, but also oversaw one of the most controversial events in American history: the forced removal of Indian tribes, including the Cherokees, from their homes.
Writing
Refuses easy hero worship—Jackson as complicated monster.
Direction
Carl Byker weaves massacre and politics with zero flinching.
Acting
Martin Sheen's narration drips with reluctant gravitas.
Director
Carl Byker
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
US
