Nancy Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime - 2010

Part of a series of portraits of past first ladies, this PBS documentary explores the political and personal lives of former first lady Nancy Reagan, who moved from Hollywood to the California governor's mansion -- and eventually the White House. While playing a behind-the-scenes but integral role in the president's policies, she also launched a campaign to "Just Say No" and later cared for her ailing husband as he suffered from Alzheimer's.

55min
2010
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

Nancy Davis Reagan profile pictureNancy Davis ReaganHerself/archival footage
Ronald Reagan profile pictureRonald ReaganArchival footage

About Nancy Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime

Nancy Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime Overview

Part of a series of portraits of past first ladies, this PBS documentary explores the political and personal lives of former first lady Nancy Reagan, who moved from Hollywood to the California governor's mansion -- and eventually the White House. While playing a behind-the-scenes but integral role in the president's policies, she also launched a campaign to "Just Say No" and later cared for her ailing husband as he suffered from Alzheimer's.

Runtime: 55min

Extra details

Original Title: Nancy Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime
Original Language: English
Directed By: Mary Beth Durkin
Production Companies
MacNeil-Lehrer Productions