

Totally Under Control
2021-05-05 · 123 min · ★ 6.7
This documentary puts a spotlight on the White House’s failed response to the global pandemic and how it could have been prevented. Featuring damning testimony from public health officials and hard investigative reporting, director Alex Gibney reveals a system-wide collapse caused by a profound dereliction of presidential leadership.
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- Directors
- Alex Gibney, Ophelia Harutyunyan, Suzanne Hillinger
- Production companies
- Jigsaw Productions, Play/Action Pictures, Participant, Yellow Bear Films, NEON
- Countries
- United States of America
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- Released
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Alex GibneyNarrator (voice)
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