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All the Way is a 2016 HBO television film adapted by Robert Schenkkan from his play of the same name, depicting Lyndon B. Johnson's efforts to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and win the 1964 presidential election. Bryan Cranston reprises his Tony Award-winning Broadway role as Johnson, with Melissa Leo as Lady Bird Johnson and Anthony Mackie as Martin Luther King Jr. The film was directed by Jay Roach and received eight Primetime Emmy nominations.
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What historical period does HBO's All the Way cover?
All the Way follows Lyndon B. Johnson's efforts to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and win the 1964 presidential election. The film focuses on the political pressure surrounding those two goals.
Who plays Lyndon B. Johnson in All the Way?
Bryan Cranston plays Lyndon B. Johnson. He reprises the role from Robert Schenkkan's stage play, for which he won a Tony Award on Broadway.
Who adapted All the Way for television?
Robert Schenkkan adapted his own play for the 2016 HBO television film. The adaptation keeps the political drama centered on Johnson's presidency and civil-rights negotiations.
What is the Civil Rights Act's role in the film?
Passing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is one of Johnson's central political objectives. The film shows the negotiations, pressure, and electoral calculations surrounding that effort.
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