Wellstone! (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film
Released in 2004, Wellstone! is a documentary film directed by Laurie Stern, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Paul Wellstone was the charismatic Minnesota progressive who used grassroots organizing to get elected and give ordinary people a stake in government. His 3rd election campaign was cut short when his small plane crashed into the north woods of Minnesota just 11 days before the 2002 election. Wellstone! explores the origin of his politics, his controversial road to the United States Senate, his deep bond with his wife and 'co-senator' Sheila, and the legacy of a life of progressive populism.
Who’s in it. Wellstone! stars Paul Wellstone as Self (Archive Footage), Al Franken as Self and Jane Kaczmarek as Narrator.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wellstone! page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wellstone! (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wellstone! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Wellstone!?
- Wellstone! stars Paul Wellstone, Al Franken and Jane Kaczmarek.
- When was Wellstone! released?
- Wellstone! was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.