Tricky Dick

Production Note - Limited Series

Tricky Dick is a standalone Miniseries that concluded its 4-episode run in April 2019. This CNN Original Series offers a comprehensive, cinematic examination of Richard Nixon’s tumultuous political career, from his early beginnings to the devastating Watergate scandal. Produced by the acclaimed team at Left/Right, the production eschews contemporary interviews in favor of a verité approach, utilizing meticulously restored archival footage and declassified audio tapes. This immersive narrative technique provides a definitive, high-stakes chronicle of power and paranoia that remains a benchmark for historical documentary filmmaking. By focusing on the singular, closed arc of the 37th President’s downfall, the series achieves a sense of narrative finality and prestige that solidifies its status as a complete, authoritative media event.