This revisionist history lesson explores the events that followed lone gunman John Hinkley's attempt to kill President Reagan on March 10, 1981, in hopes of impressing actress Jodie Foster. The assassination attempt injured Reagan and several others, including White House Press Secretary Jim Brady, and while the basic facts of the incident were reported, Reagan's advisors covered up the life-threatening nature of his gunshot wound. The film depicts these events, as well as their aftermath.
As Reagan (Richard Crenna), Brady (John Connolly) and others are treated for the damage done by Hinckley's (Christian Lloyd) bullets, the media closes in and high-level governm...
Released:
2001
Rated:
R
Length:
98 mins