A Perfect Candidate

A Perfect Candidate

Year: 1996

Runtime: 105 mins

Language: English

Directors: David Van Taylor, R. J. Cutler

Documentary

The documentary follows Oliver North’s ill‑fated 1994 bid for a Virginia Senate seat, focusing on his campaign strategist Mark Goodin and a Washington Post reporter. Through candid interviews and behind‑the‑scenes footage, it shows the gritty mud‑slinging, tactical maneuvering and media scrutiny that shaped the race.

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