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The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power

★6.7 2019 1 Season TV-MA

Explore the Bush family’s internal dynamics: the influential matriarchs, sibling ambitions and unceasing competitive spirit which drove them to power. Through archival footage and interviews with historians, journalists, political figures and Bush family members, the series reveals a story of triumph, tragedy, heroism, faith, and an evolving conservatism.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

Fathers & Sons

Episode 01

Fathers & Sons

Mar 3, 2019 · 43 min

George H.W. Bush volunteers to go to woar and do his duty. The returning hero is reunited with his sweetheart Barbara and they give birth to their first child, the future President George W. Bush. Tragedy strikes when they lose their daughter Robin. Prescott Bush heads for the Senate while George H.W. begins his political journey from Texas to Washington.

The Price of Loyalty

Episode 02

The Price of Loyalty

Mar 3, 2019 · 43 min

Blinded by loyalty to his president and ignoring the advice of his family, George H.W. Bush is betrayed by Richard Nixon. His children start to follow in his footsteps, a young Jeb gets married to Columba while George W. falls in love with Laura. The Bushes rally behind George H.W. as he makes a bid for the White House.

A Family Triumph

Episode 03

A Family Triumph

Mar 10, 2019 · 43 min

George H.W. Bush becomes a loyal vice president to Ronald Regan but his wife Barbara falls out with jealous First Lady Nancy. George W. commits to a life of sobriety while becoming the father of twin daughters. With a newfound purpose, he helps propel his father to become the 41st President of the United States.

First Family

Episode 04

First Family

Mar 17, 2019 · 43 min

The Bushes have finally made it to the White House but having a father as a president hits Neil Bush hard when scandals strike. George H.W. triumphs against Saddam but the Bush family suffer a bitter election defeat and the loss of their matriarch Dorothy.

Sibling Rivalry

Episode 05

Sibling Rivalry

Mar 24, 2019 · 43 min

George W. and Jeb Bush are two brothers determined to make it to the Governor’s mansion but only one will succeed. Laura Bush fears the consequences of having a second president in the family but she can’t stop her husband becoming “43” who soon faces his greatest ever test as America comes under attack.

The End of a Dynasty?

Episode 06

The End of a Dynasty?

Mar 31, 2019 · 43 min

President George W. Bush strives to secure the second term his father never won. But the war he started in Iraq will define his presidency and cast a long shadow on the Bush family.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.7 /10

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Synopsis

Explore the Bush family’s internal dynamics: the influential matriarchs, sibling ambitions and unceasing competitive spirit which drove them to power. Through archival footage and interviews with historians, journalists, political figures and Bush family members, the series reveals a story of triumph, tragedy, heroism, faith, and an evolving conservatism.

Documentary

Cast

8 principal cast

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

Narrator

George H. W. Bush

George H. W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

George W. Bush

George W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

Barbara Bush

Barbara Bush

Self (archive footage)

Jeb Bush

Jeb Bush

Self (archive footage)

Laura Bush

Laura Bush

Self (archive footage)

Dick Cheney

Dick Cheney

Self (archive footage)

Jenna Bush Hager

Jenna Bush Hager

Self (archive footage)

Where to watch The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power

The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 1 season and 6 total episodes, rated 6.7/10 by 3 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power have?

The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.

Is The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power still on the air?

The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power?

The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power airs on CNN.

When did The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power first air?

The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power first aired on March 3, 2019.

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