| Description |
1 videodisc (ca. 77 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Documentary. |
| System Details |
DVD ; Region 1 ; widescreen (1.78:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital stereo., NTSC. |
| Language |
In English or dubbed Spanish. |
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Closed-captioned. |
| Credits |
Filmed and edited by Mark Brinbaum, Jim Schermbeck ; music John Bryant, Frank Hames ; research, Alexis Newton Yesner, Deborah Yesner. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a documentary film in 2006. |
| Summary |
Tom DeLay, one of the most powerful figures in Congress, is investigated for his campaign fundraising and efforts to redraw Texas's Congressional districts. The Big Buy follows the investigation by one maverick district attorney into these charges. |
| Note |
Special features: exclusive world premiere trailer: "Iraq for sale: the war profiteers"; filmmakers' commentary; deleted scenes; interview with the filmmakers; 20-minute version. |
| Subject |
DeLay, Tom D., 1947-
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Campaign funds -- United States.
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Political corruption -- United States.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 2001-2009.
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Documentary films.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Documentary -- Feature.
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| Added Author |
Birnbaum, Mark.
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Schermbeck, Jim.
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Greenwald, Robert.
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Brave New Films.
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| Added Title |
Tom Delay's stolen Congress |
| ISBN |
1932857478 |
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9781932857474 |
| Standard No. |
890555001122 |
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826262002299 |
| Music No. |
TBBDVD06 Brave New Films |
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