Bush's Brain

The explosive documentary "BUSH'S BRAIN" suggests that George W. Bush would never have been president without Karl Rove, the man known as "Bush's Brain", the Wizard of Oz behind the curtain of Presidential politics. Based on the best-selling book by journalists James Moore and Wayne Slater, BUSH'S BRAIN chronicles Rove's history of political chicanery and dirty tricks.

Brilliant tactician, ruthless opponent, savvy policy maker, and one of the greatest political minds in the history of the Republic, Karl Rove shaped Bush’s political career to a degree never before seen in America. BUSH'S BRAIN makes a convincing and explosive case that Karl Rove is the most powerful non-elected official in American history and the first "co-president" of the United States. From his masterful political skills to the secret machinations he carefully orchestrated, the fingerprints of Karl Rove can be found on virtually every decision that has come out of the Bush White House.

Reviews

"This politically damning profile chronicles the rise to power of Karl Rove, the brilliant, nerdy chief aide to President Bush." - Stephen Holden, New York Times

"By turns darkly comical, seriously scary and purposefully incendiary." - Joe Leydon, Variety

"Downright chilling." - Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post

"Examines Rove's rise to power within the context of politics-as-usual. Such perspective adds power to the movie's punch." - Gene Seymour, Newsday

"Propaganda? You bet. But a scary and persuasive case is made. - Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

"Pushing creepiness into horror -- and giving the movie its sting -- are the recollections and insights of folks who've tracked the handiwork of Rove, this summer's scariest movie monster, for more than 30 years." - Ernest Hardy, L.A. Weekly

"You may not agree with its perspectives, but you'll always know where it stands, and it's amazing how many Republicans the filmmakers have found to spill the beans on a politico who considers himself in the same camp." - David Sterritt, Christian Science Monitor

"An engrossing, disturbing portrait of the perversion of our political process -- a victim of our collective disdain and disinterest that we let it get dragged down this far." - Brent Simon, Entertainment Today

"One of the better political documentaries flooding into theaters after Fahrenheit 9/11 and before the election." - Lou Lumenick, New York Post

"This unapologetically partisan documentary is designed to inflame Bush opponents, and it ought to succeed like a bucket of gasoline tossed on a bonfire." - Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune

"Enlightening and frightening." - Jonathan Curiel, San Francisco Chronicle

"A film that I believe needed to be made." - Jill Cozzi, Mixed Reviews

"It's safe to say that outrage over Rove's behavior will depend on party affiliation, but even the most partisan should find extreme behaviors sickening." - Duane Dudek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinal

"This film should truly frighten partisans on both sides of the aisle." - Merle Bertrand, Film Threat

"A chilling study in political power and how it's employed to get, well, more of the same. - E! Online

Screenings

SXSW Film Festival
Tribeca Film Festival
Cannes Market
Film Society of Lincoln Center