Just watched "Unprecedented" ...

[NanceGreggs]

I thought it was interesting and well done.

There were no "blockbuster revelations" - and I'm not sure why anyone thought there would be - but I digress.

It moved back and forth in time - footage of a young Trump was tied-in nicely to who he eventually became, and why.

In interviews with the kids - Don Jr., Ivanka, Eric - they come off as truly self-delusional, re-inventing their childhood years as being raised by a doting, supportive father who showered them with attention despite his busy business schedule. I say self-delusional because their anecdotes did not sound like "lies to make daddy look good" so much as having convinced themselves that daddy really WAS a great dad.

They also demonstrate themselves to be vacuous, not terribly smart (no surprises there), and totally bereft of even an inkling of what life is like in the real world - IOW, your typical kool-aid guzzling supporter.

Trump's obsession with "brand" is driven home, and how his children were used as part of promoting the "brand" during his campaigns and while in office.

All in all, I found it to be a fascinating glimpse into a totally dysfunctional family, and how that dysfunction was ultimately marketed to the masses.

Just my take ... YMMV.

[Deminpenn]

1. Interesting, but keep in mind

the documentary was meant to be flattering to Trump. Not surprising that it is.

The 98+ hours of what was left on the cutting room floor is what interests the J6 committee as well as whatever footage shows Trump knew he lost the election, his actions afterwards and what he was doing on Jan 6th.

[NanceGreggs]

2. If it was meant to be ...

... "flattering to Trump", it failed miserably.

He is portrayed as a man obsessed with image, and completely bereft of substance.

I can't imagine anyone watching it thinking it was "flattering" by any measure.

[Deminpenn]

3. What the viewing audience takes away is entirely

different from what Trump and his kids took away. They likely thought the documentary was great and showed them in a good light.

[NanceGreggs]

6. What "they" thought ...

... is of no consequence.

[Deminpenn]

14. Of course it is

IIRC, the entire project was Kushner's idea.

[NanceGreggs]

15. For which he is now being berated.

If he thought this was going to be a flattering puff-piece, he was sorely mistaken.

[Emile]

4. Not sure if I can stomach watching it. Thanks Nance

I have always thought of the Trump clan as a dysfunctional family,

[BigmanPigman]

5. I only saw a few clips of tRump talking about

a glass of water being in view and Ivanka getting her hair combed and a huge fake smile. That is all need to see. No surprises in this film. I'm glad you watched it for me. It's sort of like watching Fux, I just can't stand more than 30 seconds.

[NanceGreggs]

7. Understood.

Admittedly, my curiosity got the better of me - so I watched it.

It turned out to be a living testament to how things like Trump talking about a glass of water and Ivanka getting her hair combed were exactly what appealed to the brainless masses.

[avebury]

8. Where did you find it to watch? Nt

[NanceGreggs]

10. Discovery+ n/t

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[FailureToCommunicate]

11. Huh. I would have thought it's on Comedy Central.

Thank you for watching it for us. I wouldn’t have the stomach. Plus, I wouldn’t want to smash this new TV set.

[NanceGreggs]

12. My daughter signed-up for Discovery+ a few weeks ago ...

... and added me to her account.

They feature a lot of 'true crime' shows, of which she and I are fans.

So when I learned they were airing "Unprecedented", I figured why not watch it.

I'm glad I did - it fit right in with their other 'true crime' fare.

[SallyHemmings]

9. Thanks

As they say, you took one for the team.

“We spent time with him on his terms”
Speaks volumes. They can’t go away soon enough.

Pathetic.

[slater71]

13. I also watched the documentary and I came away with this.

I have no doubt that it was Trump`s plan to take over total and complete control as a dictator if the insurrection was successful. He and his family would then rule over the country for years.

[moonscape]

17. I didn't watch and came away w/ the same thing n/t

[Hortensis]

16. :) Thanks, Nancy and other who watched thoughtfully.

I won't pay for what's described, though I would like to see what the tRumps apparently assumed presented them as they wish to be seen. And I'm looking forward to anything the J6 committee might think we should see.