24 min

Governor Jerry Brown The Californian Century

    • History

Stanley Tucci tells the story of Jerry Brown, California's longest serving governor.
Brown is a singular figure in Californian politics, having presided over California from 1975 to 1983 and 2011 to 2019.
In a wide-ranging interview, Brown shares his thoughts on California's past and future.
A great source of inspiration is his great grandfather, who came over in the Gold Rush.
But Jerry Brown believes after a century of growth, California must now learn to embrace limits.
Academic consultant: Dr Ian Scott, University of Manchester
Written and produced by Laurence Grissell

Stanley Tucci tells the story of Jerry Brown, California's longest serving governor.
Brown is a singular figure in Californian politics, having presided over California from 1975 to 1983 and 2011 to 2019.
In a wide-ranging interview, Brown shares his thoughts on California's past and future.
A great source of inspiration is his great grandfather, who came over in the Gold Rush.
But Jerry Brown believes after a century of growth, California must now learn to embrace limits.
Academic consultant: Dr Ian Scott, University of Manchester
Written and produced by Laurence Grissell

24 min

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