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NIXON'S NATIONAL CHAMPS is the story of how the 1969 college football national champion was crowned and the drama that surrounded it. Using rare footage of Nixon and his unexpected antagonist, Joe Paterno of Penn State, this film captures the folly of the President as he waded through the hornet's nest of polls and regional rivalries.
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Questions about ESPN Films: Nixon's National Champs
How long is ESPN Films: Nixon's National Champs?
ESPN Films: Nixon's National Champs has a runtime of 22m ( and 22 minutes).
Who directed ESPN Films: Nixon's National Champs?
ESPN Films: Nixon's National Champs was directed by Stephen C. Mitchell and released in 2014.
What genre is ESPN Films: Nixon's National Champs?
ESPN Films: Nixon's National Champs is a Documentary film (2014).
Who stars in ESPN Films: Nixon's National Champs?
The cast of ESPN Films: Nixon's National Champs includes Patrick Buchanan, Chris Fowler, Richard Nixon, Joe Paterno.
