HBO producing Scorsese-directed Bill Clinton documentary

HBO officials said the documentary will give Clinton a new chance to reflect on his presidency.

“This documentary, under Marty’s gifted direction, creates a unique
opportunity for the president to reflect on myriad issues that have
consumed his attention and passion throughout both his presidency and
post-presidency,” HBO CEO Richard Plepler and programming president
Michael Lombardo said in a statement.

{mosads}Scorsese called Clinton a “towering figure” who “continues to shape the political dialogue both here and around the world” in a statement.

“Through intimate conversations, I hope to provide greater insight into this transcendent figure,” Scorsese said.

A title and date for the movie’s premiere have not been announced yet, according to The New York Times.