Ok, so it’s like Al Gore day here today or something, but I just was watching this Spike Jonze documentary/campaign video of Gore before the 2004 election, and it’s just too interesting to not pass on. It’s a touching look into the Gore family, sitting having a meal with the family, walking on the family’s property, and generally being with the family and moving past the politics. I admire Al Gore’s ethics, morality and intelligence so much that I dismiss all accusations of him being a boring guy. I worry if people think political leaders should be able to spout wisecracks more easily and readily than policy opinions. Gore’s a serious guy with real concerns, rather than trying to change the world one joke and ‘normal guy’ anecdote at a time, however this two part film is great at showing the largely unseen side of the man; the jovial, lighthearted, off-topic guy. Use the link to view part two.

YouTube: Unseen Al Gore Part 1
YouTube: Unseen Al Gore Part 2

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