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On the Trail: Inside the 2020 Primaries
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On the Trail: Inside the 2020 Primaries

2020-08-06 · 94 min · ★ 5.7

Documentary

CNN's team of female journalists and embeds pack up and leave their families to fan out across the country and report on the president and his would-be rivals as the candidates launch campaigns and contend for voters.

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Directors
Katie Hinman, Toby Oppenheimer
Production companies
CNN Films
Countries
United States of America
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Released

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Dana BashDana BashSelf
Kaitlan CollinsKaitlan CollinsSelf
Jessica DeanSelf
Daniella DiazSelf
Annie GrayerSelf
Lah KyungSelf
Lee Min-jungSelf
Abby PhillipSelf
Arlette SaenzSelf
Jasmine WrightSelf

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