The Contenders: 16 for '16 (2016) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Contenders: 16 for '16 online in HD.
The Contenders: 16 for '16 — Storyline
Revisit the most influential presidential campaigns of the last 50 years. From Jesse Jackson’s groundbreaking 1984 and 1988 campaigns to Barry Goldwater’s 1964 campaign that launched of a brand of conservatism that influenced both Ronald Reagan and Hillary Clinton.
Cast & Crew
The Contenders: 16 for '16 — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2016-09-13 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 8 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | PBS |
| Status | Returning Series |
The Contenders: 16 for '16 — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Chisholm and McCain: The Straight Talkers (2016-09-13) — In a combative arena awash in double-talk and spin, the straight-shooters stand out. In her non-nonsense 1972 campaign, Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman in Congress, redefin
- E2: Dean and Buchanan: The Flamethrowers (2016-09-20) — The presidential runs of Howard Dean and Pat Buchanan. Former Vermont governor Dean shook up the Democratic Party when he sought the nomination in 2004; and Buchanan did the same t
- E3: Dukakis and Romney: The Technocrats (2016-09-27) — The presidential bids of two governors from Massachusetts, Michael Dukakis (1988) and Mitt Romney (2008 and '12). Both were unprepared to combat the unflattering portraits their op
- E4: Hart and Jackson: The Visionaries (2016-10-04) — During the Republican-dominated Reagan years of the 1980s, two charismatic Democratic presidential contenders came to the forefront, hoping to define their party as the one of visi
- E5: Reagan and Goldwater: The Conservatives (2016-10-11) — Sometimes a losing candidacy can alter the political landscape irrevocably. Arizona Sen. Barry Goldwater’s visionary conservatism lost in 1964 but it would influence the Republican
- E6: Perot and Nader: The Independents (2016-10-18) — One of the toughest tasks in modern presidential campaigns is mounting a competitive third party bid that can siphon attention—and votes away—from the major party candidates. Texa
- E7: Ferraro and Palin: The Trailblazers (2016-10-25) — Before Hillary Clinton’s cracked the glass ceiling for presidential nominees in 2016, two other American women made their own mark on that ceiling: vice presidential nominees Geral
- E8: Bush and Obama: The Master Strategists (2016-11-01) — Despite vastly different backgrounds, George W. Bush and Barack Obama, two of the best campaigners in presidential history, both won two-term presidencies in the 21st century. Bush
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Contenders: 16 for '16 have? 1 season(s) with 8 episodes.
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