Films We Like presents 

JIMMY CARTER ROCK & ROLL PRESIDENT
A film by Mary Wharton

Featuring
Willie Nelson, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Dylan, Bono and Paul Simon

Begins October 29, 2020
In-Cinemas and Virtual Cinemas


This presidential portrait shows how Jimmy Carter’s lifelong passion for music gave him an unexpected edge as a presidential candidate. Through folk, soul, gospel, jazz, and rock ‘n’ roll, Carter tapped into a force that transcended racial and generational divides, and often party lines. Carter’s appreciation for all genres of music and friendships with the likes of Bob Dylan, the Allman Brothers, and Willie Nelson helped to define his campaign.

Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President combines intimate interviews with Carter along with rare archival era-defining live performances from: Willie Nelson, Aretha Franklin, Jimmy Buffett, and Paul Simon among others.

Director Mary Wharton traces how Carter’s genuine approachability and the unifying power of music became key to his political appeal and allowed him to connect with voters who may only have known him as a small-town peanut farmer.

Director, Mary Wharton

Mary Wharton's credits include the Grammy-winning Sam Cooke: Legend and documentaries about Joan Baez, David Bowie, The Doors, Elton John, and Jimi Hendrix. Wharton's most recent films include 2019's Farrah Fawcett Forever and Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President.

Films We Like
Founded by award-winning documentary filmmaker Ron Mann (Grass, Comic Book Confidential, Carmine Street Guitars) Films We Like is a boutique distributor of documentary, independent, and international films in Canada. Recent releases include What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael, The Grey Fox and Made in Bangladesh.


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Running time:  96 minutes
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Media Contact: Virginia Kelly
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