All About Ann celebrates the achievements of larger-than-life Ann Richards, who became the first elected female governor of Texas. Her cool demeanor, acid wit, and passion for social inclusivity made her one of the most powerful and progressive governors in U.S. history, a liberal democrat intent on building “the new Texas.” But, when the 1994 election begins, Richards is faced with her toughest challenge yet, as an increasingly conservative majority turn towards a new, pro-business candidate: George W. Bush.
Acting
Ann's own archive footage—funnier than any script.
Direction
Patterson weaves political theatre with intimate portraiture.
Editing
1994 election footage hits like a slow-motion car crash.
Director
Keith Patterson
Willie Nelson
Self
Nancy Pelosi
Self
Bill Clinton
Self
Dan Rather
Self
Tom Brokaw
Self
Robin Williams
Self (archive footage)
Barbara Bush
Self (archive footage)
George H. W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Laura Bush
Self (archive footage)
Chuck D
Self (archive footage)
Bill Maher
Self (archive footage)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Richards' 1988 DNC speech made her a national star overnight—she'd only planned a five-minute slot.
The film captures a vanished political era: when Texas Democrats were nationally relevant and wit beat focus groups.
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