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  • Mr. Hoover & I (1990)

    In this documentary, director Emile de Antonio attempts to debunk the illusion of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover as a stalwart upholder of American principles. The filmmaker examines the often ridiculous contents of Hoover's secret files and shares his own anecdotal experiences as a target himself. Instead of a hero of liberty, Hoover is revealed as a man drunk with power and obsessed with denying basic rights to American citizens who were unlucky enough to fall victim to his private crusade.

Mr. Hoover & I

Release Date: 1990

Not Yet Rated |1 hr 25 min

Plot Summary

In this documentary, director Emile de Antonio attempts to debunk the illusion of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover as a stalwart upholder of American principles. The filmmaker examines the often ridiculous contents of Hoover's secret files and shares his own anecdotal experiences as a target himself. Instead of a hero of liberty, Hoover is revealed as a man drunk with power and obsessed with denying basic rights to American citizens who were unlucky enough to fall victim to his private crusade.

Director: Emile de Antonio

Genres: Documentary

Keywords: Transformation , 1960s , Fascinating , Brooding , 1970s , 1990s , Office , 1930s , 1950s , 1940s , New York City