Friday on Political Rewind: It is a commonplace cliché to describe Jimmy Carter’s tenure in the White House as a presidency mired in disappointment. His years in office were colored by multiple crises, low approval numbers and a lost reelection bid. It is often said Carter made a far more significant mark on the world after leaving office than he was able to achieve during his term.
But as the years have passed, reassessments of the Jimmy Carter presidency are painting the longtime Plains, Ga., resident in a different light. A new documentary by two Georgia-born filmmakers, brothers Will and Jim Pattiz, makes the case that Carter was a visionary leader who promoted policies far ahead of their time; on racial justice, world peace, sustainable energy and much more.
The filmmakers behind Carterland joined our panel to talk about their new documentary.
Carterland debuted at the 2021 Atlanta Film Festival just weeks ago and the Pattiz brother said the documentary will soon be widely available. Find updates on the film's website.
Panelists:
Patricia Murphy – Political Writer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jim Pattiz – Filmmaker, Carterland
Will Pattiz – Filmmaker, Carterland
