Publisher: Paramount
Actor(s): Sean Astin, John Cirigliano, Clotilde Courau, Jim Curley, Ryan Cutrona
Released: 2000-08-29
Type: DVD
It's the not-too-distant future. Saddam Hussein's son has taken over Iraq and is credibly threatening the United States with a biological and chemical attack. The newly "selected, not elected" President must decide whether to listen to all of his pragmatic advisors (including his wife) - who insist that the U.S. not make a preemptive strike, as it will damage relations with its allies. Or: take whatever means necessary to quickly deter the threat. What does he do? You're not going to believe it, but you'll be glad you watched this amazingly real rendition of what is required of a President in times such as ours. Any day now, the events of this movie could quite literally become headline news.