The Accidental President

As America came to terms with the surprising (and for many voters, incredible) results of the presidential race of 2016, the subsequent speed of events and jam-packed news cycles meant that the usual period of reflection on what just happened did not take place. The Accidental President is British filmmaker/journalist James Fletcher’s quest for those answers. In it, he not only uncovers the detailed play-by-play from all angles on how it unfolded, but also the state of America was in which informed the outcome, what the electorate was really motivated by, and how a former game show host with an elevated understanding of the media and entertainment was able to connect with voters from all walks of life and stage a takeover of Washington D. C. — whether he meant to or not. Featuring a diverse set of fascinating contributions from both sides of the aisle, The Accidental President avoids being “Trump-bashing” film, and has instead created thinking for a much larger audience: everyone. It