A Perfect Candidate
At a glance
A Perfect Candidate is a 1996 documentary about the 1994 United States Senate election in Virginia. The contest at its center was between Democrat Chuck Robb and Republican Oliver North. Directed by R. J. Cutler, the film later aired on television as part of the PBS series P.O.V. in 1997. Its television broadcast earned the network an Emmy Award nomination. The subject is a particular election and its two candidates, making the film a focused entry for viewers interested in American electoral politics. It is in English and comes from the United States. The listed facts do not give a runtime or describe the film’s approach beyond its election subject, so viewers can use the election, candidates, director, and broadcast context to decide whether it is relevant to their interests.
Who it is for
It suits viewers interested in American elections, Virginia politics, or the 1994 Senate contest between Chuck Robb and Oliver North. It may also interest people exploring documentaries aired through PBS’s P.O.V. series.
What is good
- Focuses on the 1994 Virginia Senate election
- Features the contest between Chuck Robb and Oliver North
- Directed by R. J. Cutler
- Aired as part of PBS’s P.O.V.
What to know first
- The listed subject is limited to one election
- The listed language is English
Verdict
A Perfect Candidate focuses on one Virginia Senate race and the candidates who contested it. Its P.O.V. television airing offers useful context for viewers considering a documentary on that election.
Details
- Year
- 1996wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Director
- R. J. Cutlerwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Country
- United Stateswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- IMDb
- tt0117320wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q4658759· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Perfect_Candidate· checked 2 Oct 2026