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Jimmy Carter Man From Plains from 2007 is a documentary film directed by Jonathan Demme. The film covers the period of the 39th U.S. President Jimmy Carter's book tour in October 2006. The documentary explores Carter's spiritual and political life, his contribution to the world, and his role as a peace negotiator. The film starts with a shot of a beautiful sunrise, followed by footage of Jimmy walking down the street in Georgia with his wife Rosalynn, followed by his brother Billy's death from pancreatic cancer. The film then moves forward to October 2006, where Jimmy is embarking on a national book tour to promote his book, "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid." Through the lens of this tour, the film explores Jimmy's political and spiritual beliefs as well as his dedication to peace.

Throughout the film, viewers get to see Jimmy Carter in a way they have never seen him before - a humble, down-to-earth farmer-turned-president, who has lived a long and interesting life. We get to see him interact with his family, including his wife, Rosalynn and his sister, Lillian, and their contributions to his beliefs and work. The film then shifts its focus to his work with the Carter Center, his health, and his theological beliefs.

The central theme of the movie is the Middle East conflict and Jimmy's role in promoting peace. He wrote his best-selling book, "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid," which advocated for a two-state solution to the long-standing conflict. The film tracks his book tour, and we see him speak to audiences about the inherent problems with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and what he thinks should be done to solve it.

The movie also dives into Carter's spiritual beliefs, and we see footage of him leading Bible study at his home church in Plains, Georgia. We see him talk about his empathy for the marginalized and oppressed in society, both in the United States and abroad. This leads to a discussion about his work with the Carter Center and his fight against diseases like Guinea worm.

The documentary also provides some insight into Carter's personal life. We see him visiting his childhood home in Georgia with his siblings, reminiscing about his memories growing up in the South. We get to see some of his personal effects and old photographs, giving viewers a glimpse into his early life as a farmer, naval officer, and politician.

Overall, Jimmy Carter Man From Plains is an intimate look at a man who has spent his entire life fighting for peace and human rights. The film combines a mix of on-the-road footage of his book tour, footage from his life, and interviews with family members, staff, and even a few detractors provide an entertaining and informative look at one of America's most fascinating presidents. Director Demme takes an interesting approach to the structure of the film, moving back and forth between Carter's book tour, his Christian faith, and his personal life, which keeps viewers engaged throughout. The film's major appeal is that it provides a candid look at what makes Jimmy Carter tick - his faith, his family, and his passion for human rights causes. Audience members will leave the theater with a newfound appreciation for the 39th President's lifelong commitment to peace and human rights.

Jimmy Carter Man From Plains is a 2007 documentary with a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.2 and a MetaScore of 58.