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Critic Brian Tallerico
rated 8

...captures a man who tried to change the world and did so in ways he couldn’t have predicted. But what makes it interesting is how Herzog gets to what he cares about in this story as much as the historical details themselves.

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Cast & Crew

Werner Herzog
As Self
Werner Herzog
Director
André Singer
Director
George H. W. Bush
As Self (archive Footage)
Margaret Thatcher
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Lech Wałęsa
As Self

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In this documentary, filmmaker Werner Herzog sits down with Mikhail Gorbachev, the last president of the Soviet Union, to discuss his life and legacy. From his humble beginnings as a farm boy to his rise to power and eventual demise of the Soviet Union, Gorbachev shares his thoughts and insights on the major historical events he witnessed and shaped. With Herzog's signature style of unconventional and thought-provoking interviewing, the film offers a unique and intimate look at the man behind the politics, and the impact of his decisions on the world.

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You can stream Meeting Gorbachev on: Apple TV Sky Store

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Meeting Gorbachev include The Salt Of The Earth, David Foster: Off the Record, Rodents of Unusual Size, Totally Under Control, Finding Michael, The Brainwashing of My Dad.

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Meeting Gorbachev was released in theaters on November 8, 2019.