When presidential candidate George McGovern took on incumbent Richard Nixon in 1972, no one really expected him to win – and he didn’t. But in his bold, grassroots, seat-of-the-pants campaign, which energized young and progressive Americans to a degree never before seen, we find the genesis of today's powerful and sophisticated progressive movement.

Using a wealth of amazing archival materials, interviews with provocative figures including historian Howard Zinn, and extensive interviews with McGovern himself, this “tremendously thought-provoking tribute to the one man who could have dramatically and permanently altered America’s political landscape for the better [is] essential viewing” (CBS Radio).

Featuring music by Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson, Donovan, Leon Russell and Elvis Costello.

"!" - CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

"A riveting tale of idealism vs. cynicism." - NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

"Well-researched." - THE NEW YORK TIMES

"Hearing and seeing McGovern makes it all too apparent what is missing in contemporary Washington." - LOS ANGELES TIMES

"An elegant homage. It illuminates much of the political landscape of the ‘60s and early ‘70s – as well as today." - MINNEAPOLIS CITY PAGES

"Tremendously thought-provoking." - CBS RADIO

The Essential America by George McGovern

The Liberals' Moment: The McGovern Insurgency and the Identity Crisis of the Democratic Party by Bruce Miroff

Check out singer/ songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins' website and her stirring response to One Bright Shining Moment

See details about this film's theatrical run.

Bonus materials:

• Vietnam Storyteller
• Interview with Amy Goodman
• Deleted Scenes
• Theatrical Trailer

Format: DVD
Release Year: 2005
Running Time: 125 minutes
Color: Color
Language: English