Running with Beto

This behind-the-scenes documentary follows Beto O'Rourke's rise from virtual unknown to national political sensation through his bold attempt to unseat Ted Cruz in the US Senate. Embedded with Beto for the final twelve months of his campaign, the film follows his journey in real time through intimate access to Beto, his family, and a team of political newcomers who champion a new way of getting to know a candidate — one Texas county at a time. The film reveals the challenges and triumphs of an unconventional campaign as Beto navigates an onslaught of negative advertising, inevitable strain on his family, and the pressure of delivering for legions of supporters. This film is creatively and financially independent from Beto O’Rourke and his campaign.



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Credits

Director:

David Modigliani

Executive Producer:

Alex, Heather, Jon and Linda Halbert, Andrew and Lindsey Gill, Akbar and Rishma Mohamed, Lias Jeff Steen

Producer:

Rachel Ecklund, Rebecca Feferman, Greg Kwedar, David Modigliani, Michelle Modigliani, Nancy Schafer

Cinematographer:

Ellie Ann Fenton, Kelly West

Editor:

Penelope Falk, David Bartner

Sound Designer:

Tom Hammond

Music:

David Garza

Principal Cast:

Beto O'Rourke, Amy O'Rourke, Cynthia Cano, Jody Casey, Chris Evans, David Wysong, Shannon Gay, Marcel McClinton, Amanda Salas

Additional Credits:

In Association With: Crooked Media, Co-Executive Producer: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Co-Executive Producer: LeeAn Behrens, Meryl Metni, David Montague, Barry Munger & Sarah O'Neill, Ashley Pettus, Associate Producer: Arianne Ribeiro, Associate Producer: Stephen Decroes, Adam Kirszner, Robert Norris, Sound Recordist: Brian Ramos, Carlos Corral, Camera Operator: Miguel Alvarez, David Modigliani, Colorist: Daniel Stuyck, Assistant Editor: Carissa Bittle, Production Assistant: George Casillas, Jo Huang-Zollner, Brigid John

Contact

Distributor:

Anna Klein
anna.klein@hbo.com

Public Film Contact:

Live Action Projects
runningwithbeto@liveactionprojects.com

Publicity Contact:

Lee Meltzer
lee.meltzer@pmkbnc.com
212-373-6142

Sales Agent:

Annie Roney / Ro*Co Films

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2019
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94:00 mins