Review of Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story (2008) by Bonnie C — 29 Aug 2009

A fascinating documentary about a controversial, idiosyncratic, and (for better or worse) highly influential political kingmaker.

This review of Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story (2008) was written by Bonnie C on 29 Aug 2009.

Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story has generally received positive reviews.

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