He was hailed as a champion of the poor and reviled as a dictator. Louisiana's Huey Long rose to Governor and U.S. Senator on a platform of social reform and justice, all the while employing graft and corruption to get what he wanted. Ken Burns reveals a complex and comprehensive portrait of the man, his politics and the power he so obsessively sought.
Episodes
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Episode 1, Season 1
Huey LongLouisiana's Huey Long rose to Governor and Senator on a platform of social reform.1:28:35
