All The Way

About All The Way

All The Way is a biographical drama film directed by Jay Roach, based on the play of the same name by Robert Schenkkan. The film is centered around President Lyndon B. Johnson and his efforts to maneuver members of the 88th United States Congress to enact, and Martin Luther King Jr. to support, the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Amblin Entertainment and Tale Told Productions and it was distributed by HBO Films. Filmed primarily in New Orleans, Louisiana, "All The Way" is an adaptation of Robert Schenkkan's Tony Award-winning play of the same name.

Actors

• Bryan Cranston as Lyndon B. Johnson: Cranston puts forth a truly inspired performance as the complex and often controversial president.
• Anthony Mackie as Martin Luther King Jr.: Mackie brings depth and rigor to his portrayal of the civil rights icon.
• Melissa Leo as Lady Bird Johnson: Leo gives a compelling performance as the First Lady, providing a strong yet sensitive portrait of the woman behind the man.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film reunites Bryan Cranston and director Jay Roach, who previously worked together on the acclaimed biopic "Trumbo".
• "All the Way" marks the first film produced by Amblin Partners, the moniker for the partnership among DreamWorks Studios, Participant Media, and Reliance Entertainment.

Awards

The film was well-received by critics and it earned eight nominations at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards. Bryan Cranston won the Television Critics Association award for Individual Achievement in Drama for his portrayal of Lyndon B. Johnson.

Quotes

• "This isn't about the Constitution! This is about those who have and those who ain't!" - Lyndon B. Johnson
• "Free at last, free at last. Thank God almighty we are free at last." - Martin Luther King Jr.

Music, Soundtrack

• The score was composed by James Newton Howard, an experienced composer known for his work on films like "The Hunger Games" and "King Kong".
• Howard's score perfectly complements the various tones of the film, from the intense political debates to the more personal drama.