Fritz: The Walter Mondale Story

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Fritz: The Walter Mondale Story
Directed by Melody Gilbert
Theme music composer Chan Poling
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Producer Jan Selby
CinematographyMelody Gilbert
Original release
Release2008 (2008)

Fritz: The Walter Mondale Story is a television documentary film detailing the life of former American Vice President Walter "Fritz" Mondale. It is narrated by his daughter, Eleanor Mondale. [1] [2]

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Plot Synopsis

The film is composed of rare archival footage, family home videos, and interviews with President Jimmy Carter, Vice President Al Gore, Representative Geraldine Ferraro, Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson, and his friends and family. It follows his life through his various roles as attorney general, senator, vice president, presidential candidate, ambassador, and professor. [3]

Reception

Despite his initial reluctance to participate, the film was very positively received by Walter Mondale and his family. [4]

References

  1. https://www.libraryjournal.com/review/fritz-the-walter-mondale-story
  2. https://www.startribune.com/critic-s-choice-this-week/36005534
  3. "MinnPost - Tonight on TPT: 'Fritz: The Walter Mondale Story'". www.minnpost.com. Archived from the original on 2008-12-18.
  4. "Fritz: The Walter Mondale Story :: Crew & Credits".