Tanner on Tanner

Overview

Sixteen years ago, Jack Tanner's bid for the White House ended at the 1988 Democratic convention. Now the former congressman is the subject of a documentary film directed by his daughter Alex, focusing on the toll paid by failed contenders.

Created by Robert Altman

Network

• SundanceTV

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  Michael Murphy

  Jack Tanner

  4 eps

• 

  Cynthia Nixon

  Alex Tanner

  4 eps

• 

  Pamela Reed

  T.J. Cavanaugh

  4 eps

• 

  Matt Malloy

  Deke Connors

  4 eps

Themes

• sequel
• political satire
• documentary filmmaking
• political conventions

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