The spirit that she portrayed was grand it left me feeling we as regular people can make a difference if we just put our minds to do so. My heart went out to her even though I know she did not win I still felt compelled to cheer her on to victory.
A 94 year old woman gets the unexpected chance to run for US SenateDoris “Granny D” Haddock laced up her sneakers and walked across America to rally against the influence of big money in elections—making both friends and enemies inside the Washington beltway...when she was 90 years old. Now 94 and still fed up with politics as usual, she jumps at an unexpected chance to run for U.S. Senate in the state of New Hampshire. A tale of doggedness versus dollars, grit against greenbacks, RUN GRANNY RUN is an unlikely portrait of a remarkable activist and an exploration of our fragile democracy in the corporate age.
Run Granny Run
Release Year: 2007 Duration: 76 min Availability:
Related: Life & Culture, Politics, Women's Issues, Virgil Films & Entertainment Doris “Granny D” Haddock laced up her sneakers and walked across America to rally against the influence of big money in elections—making both friends and enemies inside the Washington beltway...when she was 90 years old. Now 94 and still fed up with politics as usual, she jumps at an unexpected chance to run for U.S. Senate in the state of New Hampshire. A tale of doggedness versus dollars, grit against greenbacks, RUN GRANNY RUN is an unlikely portrait of a remarkable activist and an exploration of our fragile democracy in the corporate age.
Director Marlo Poras Writer Marlo Poras Producers Marlo Poras Jennifer Strausz Cast Doris Haddock Report a Technical Issue If you're having any difficulties viewing the film or have any playback-related technical questions, contact us using our general feedback page.
Comments Posted 09/21/09 by Tammy Johnson
The spirit that she portrayed was grand it left me feeling we as regular people can make a difference if we just put our minds to do so. My heart went out to her even though I know she did not win I still felt compelled to cheer her on to victory. Posted 08/20/09 by Bob
Doris “Granny D” Haddock is my hero (heroine). She’s a living model of what democracy in action looks like. If you haven’t, read her speeches. She has an eloquent gift for cutting to the chase of the problems we face as a nation. Bob Moore Posted 08/12/09 by Bob
This film showed exactly the reality of just how dirty politics are. Granny D was sabbotaged by her own political party. Any candidate running for Governor who cannot endorse his party"s Senatorial candidate is a real jackass and as for Howard Dean avoiding a photo op with Granny D showed why he is the loser that he is. I feel sorry for the people of New Hampshire because I think they lost out on a candidate who would have truly fought for the people. People should realize that age is just a number and that the determination, honesty and character demonstrated by Granny D throughout her campaign showed how hard she was willing to work for the average American. Granny D you may have lost the election but you won the hearts of real Americans. God bless you! |
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