Rick Perlstein
Biography
Rick Perlstein (born September 3, 1969) is an American historian and journalist who has garnered recognition for his chronicles of the post-1960s American conservative movement. The author of five bestselling books, Perlstein received the 2001 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for his first book, Before the Storm: Barry Goldwater and the Unmaking of the American Consensus. Politico has dubbed him "a chronicler extraordinaire of modern conservatism."
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Drama Series - 1988, 16 episodes • as Self
TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Self
In 1975, as America faced social and political upheaval, filmmakers turned chaos into art.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Self - Historian & Journalist
For decades, Dan Rather delivered the news with authenticity, integrity and courage. RATHER chronicles his rise to prominence, sudden and dramatic public downfall, and redemption and re-emergence as a voice of reason to a new generation.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Self
Based on Angela Nagle's acclaimed book "Kill All Normies," this documentary traces the white supremacist 'alt-right' movement to its origins in obscure online subcultures populated by sexually frustrated young men.