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Airdate: 537 Votes

Back in 2000 the US election win came down to Bush winning Florida by just 537 Votes.

Back in 2000 the US election between George W. Bush winning and Al Gore came down to Bush winning Florida by just 537 Votes, now the subject of an HBO documentary.

Documentary film 537 Votes chronicles the political machinations that led to the unprecedented, contested outcome of the 2000 presidential election, including the chaotic voter recount in Florida that ended with George W. Bush winning by a razor-thin margin. From director Billy Corben and his producing partner Alfred Spellman, with Adam McKay (HBO’s “Succession”) and Todd Schulman executive producing, the film details how the international custody battle over six-year old Elian Gonzalez triggered a political earthquake in Miami-Dade County in 2000, swaying the outcome of the presidential election. With the margin of victory hinged on Florida, George W. Bush won the presidency by a mere 537 votes.

Wednesday November 4 at 8.30pm on FOX Showcase.

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