This films brings viewers behind the scenes at the controversial Florida recount that decided the 2000 presidential race - and shook a nation's faith in its ability to stage fair and open elections. Mixing news footage and verbatim dialogue into fictionalized re-creations, Recount examines the torturous process that culminated in the Supreme Court decision in Bush vs. Gore.

The Republicans seize the initiative as the case is tried in the judicial system and the court of public opinion. The Democrats play catch-up until Ron Klain, Gore's former chief of staff, takes over and starts matching Baker's political hardball with tough moves of his own. Mutual respect forms between the two as the fate of the presidency plays out.

The outcome proves Winston Churchill's above-stated maxim about democracy, as 36 days of protests, lawsuits, appeals, and partisan infighting finally yields a new president.

Stars Kevin Spacey, Bob Balaban, Ed Begley Jr., Laura Dern, John Hurt, Denis Leary, Bruce McGill and Tom Wilkinson
Directed by Jay Roach