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George Wallace: Settin’ the Woods on Fire (2000): Cast

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George Wallace: Settin’ the Woods on Fire is a 2000 historical documentary directed by Daniel McCabe and Paul Stekler, starring George Wallace. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes.

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George Wallace: Settin’ the Woods on Fire (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 40m (160 min)
Directors
Daniel McCabe and Paul Stekler
Genres
History , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is George Wallace: Settin’ the Woods on Fire About?

The premise of George Wallace: Settin’ the Woods on Fire without spoilers.

Four‑time Alabama governor and four‑time presidential candidate, Wallace was feared as a racist demagogue but praised for his blunt honesty. A constant lightning rod, he both reflected and inflamed America's racial tensions for over forty years. The film traces his rise from rural roots to the 1972 assassination attempt that reshaped his outlook.

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Cast & crew

George Wallace: Settin’ the Woods on Fire Cast

George Wallace stars in George Wallace: Settin’ the Woods on Fire. Directed by Daniel McCabe and Paul Stekler.

From the directors

More from Daniel McCabe and Paul Stekler

More films directed by Daniel McCabe and Paul Stekler, best-rated first: This Is Congo and NOVA: Prediction by the Numbers.

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FAQ

George Wallace: Settin’ the Woods on Fire FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of George Wallace: Settin’ the Woods on Fire, each answered in a sentence.

How long is George Wallace: Settin’ the Woods on Fire?

George Wallace: Settin’ the Woods on Fire runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).

When was George Wallace: Settin’ the Woods on Fire released?

George Wallace: Settin’ the Woods on Fire was released on January 20, 2000.

Who directed George Wallace: Settin’ the Woods on Fire?

George Wallace: Settin’ the Woods on Fire was directed by Daniel McCabe and Paul Stekler.

More films by Daniel McCabe

Who is in the cast of George Wallace: Settin’ the Woods on Fire?

George Wallace: Settin’ the Woods on Fire stars George Wallace.

Does George Wallace: Settin’ the Woods on Fire have a post-credit scene?

No. George Wallace: Settin’ the Woods on Fire has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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