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After taking on American history in the JFK and Nixon eras, director Oliver Stone turns his camera on George W. Bush in this illuminating biodrama. Josh Brolin stars as the 43rd president, from his days as a hard-drinking collegiate seeking his father's approval to his entry into politics and rise to the Oval Office, and, ultimately, the events leading up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Elizabeth Banks, Ellen Burstyn, James Cromwell, and Richard Dreyfuss also star. 129 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX; Subtitles: English, Spanish; audio commentary by Stone; featurette; DVD-ROM content.