HISTORY

I Shot the President

IN PRODUCTION

A Story of Obsession, Consequence and Redemption.

A Story of Obsession, Consequence and Redemption.

Duration
1x60' or 1x90'
Production Company
Glass Engine Ventures
Original Language
English
YOP
2026
Definitions
UHD
Political
Biography

synopsis

With unprecedented access to John Hinckley Jr., 'I Shot the President' is a compelling feature documentary that revisits the 1981 assassination attempt on U.S. President Ronald Reagan through the eyes of the man who pulled the trigger. Decades after the crime that shocked the world, Hinckley reflects on the obsession, notoriety and consequences that defined his life. Directed by Neil McGregor, the film explores the dangerous fixation on Taxi Driver and actress Jodie Foster that culminated in one of America's most infamous acts of political violence. Hinckley recounts his years in psychiatric care, public scrutiny and eventual release with striking honesty. Blending exclusive interviews with powerful archival material, 'I Shot the President' is a fascinating exploration of crime, celebrity, mental illness and redemption, challenging audiences to consider whether a man forever defined by history can ever truly rewrite his own story.

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