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Downfall

A gripping account of the final chapter in Trump’s extraordinary presidency.

A gripping final instalment of the acclaimed BBC series The Trump Show. This film charts Donald Trump’s last months as president as he attempts to win, and subsequently overturn, the results of the 2020 election – culminating in scenes of violent ‘insurrection’ against the US Congress.

Friends, advisers and close observers tell the story of Trump’s last days, from packed rallies - held as coronavirus besieges America - to riots on Capitol Hill. The film provides a blow-by-blow account of the final weeks of his administration - and a gripping psychological study of the controversial leader’s final days in power.

59 minutes

Last on

Fri 12 Feb 2021 00:30
BBC Two

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  • 00:02

    Phil Collins

    In the Air Tonight

  • 00:32

    The Platters

    The Great Pretender

Credits

Director Rob Coldstream
Executive Producer David Glover
Series Producer Kate Quine
Production Company 72 Films
Production Manager Dejan Cancar
Editor Dan Lavender
Editor Chris Dale
Assistant Producer Louis Lee-Ray
Production Department Soraya Ahmed

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