A Day at the White House
A Day at the White House

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A Day at the White House

1972
Movie
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English

he US President launches an all-out “war” on obscenity. Working with the director of the investigative bureau, under the code name “Operation Bow-Wow”, the President’s dedicated staff swings into action. Lori Saunders, willing to do anything to help her imprisoned dad, is recruited as a “Bow-Wow” agent, and sent to Los Angeles to bring down the porn industry but instead falls in love with the well-endowed founder of the city's only rental house for animal sex performers.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Jack Haley Jr.Genres: Documentary, History

Plot Summary

This documentary offers an intimate glimpse into the daily life and duties of President Richard Nixon and his family during their time in the White House. It showcases the formal and informal aspects of presidential life, from state dinners and press conferences to private family moments.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'A Day at the White House' was generally viewed as a piece of political propaganda designed to present a favorable image of the Nixon administration. While some recognized its historical value as a snapshot of a specific era, critics often pointed out its lack of critical analysis and its overtly positive portrayal.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised by supporters for providing a look at the presidential family.

  • Criticized by others for being overly sanitized and lacking journalistic depth.

  • Seen as a historical artifact rather than a critical examination of the presidency.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely absent for this film, with limited available data from general viewers.

Fun Fact

The documentary was released during the Watergate scandal, which cast a shadow over the public perception of the Nixon administration, making the film's positive portrayal appear particularly stark to many.

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