"Rock & Roll President" is a potent and poignant reminder of how some things used to be and may never be again." New York Times

Tribeca Film Festival
AFI Docs
Cordillera International Film Festival

This presidential portrait shows how Jimmy Carter’s lifelong passion for music gave him an unexpected edge as a presidential candidate. Through folk, soul, gospel, jazz, and rock ‘n’ roll, Carter tapped into a force that transcended racial and generational divides, and often party lines. Carter’s appreciation for all genres of music and friendships with the likes of Bob Dylan, the Allman Brothers, and Willie Nelson helped to define his campaign. The film combines intimate interviews with Carter along with rare archival era-defining live performances from: Willie Nelson, Aretha Franklin, Jimmy Buffett, and Paul Simon among others.

USA - 2020 - 1h 36m
Directed By: Mary Wharton
Written By: Bill Flanagan
Featuring: Bono, Rosanne Cash, Jimmy Buffet