Despite his friendships with legendary American R&B artists James Brown, Chuck Jackson (interviewed in the film) and BB King, Atwater was accused of racially inflammatory tactics. With inside analysis from elite Republican leaders and important journalists, and compelling, never-before-seen archival footage of Atwater and both Presidents Bush, this instant political classic is an important re-examination of the last 40 years of American history. And with Atwater protégés working as senior advisors to a deeply divided Republican Party leadership, this is a timely examination of how Atwater's ghost looms over modern American politics.