Jack & Bobby
– If "greatness is thrust upon us," as Winston Churchill once said, then it stands to reason that thos..
If "greatness is thrust upon us," as Winston Churchill once said, then it stands to reason that those who are destined for greatness are rarely aware of it. Take Jack and Bobby McCallister for example: two bright young brothers growing up under the watchful eye of their eccentric single mother Grace McCallister. Grace's personality is a force of nature destined to shape both of these young men's lives and secure one a place in the history books - as President of the United States.
12 Sep 2004
English
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Greg Berlanti, Steven A. Cohen, Brad Meltzer, Vanessa Taylor
Christine Lahti, Matt Long, Logan Lerman, Jessica Paré
Faux documentary series from 2049 about Bobby McCallister, the US president elected eight years earlier, and his older brother Jack. Talking head interviews with Bobby's staff are combined with reenactment footage of the McCallisters' teenage years, dealing with a pot smoking mother and typical high school drama. Also explored is Jack's tentative romance with Courtney Benedict.
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 5 wins & 7 nominations.