Description: Emmy-winning actor/writer/producer Robert Wuhl is back in this acclaimed HBO special, Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl, in which Wuhl delivers memorable lectures that playfully delve into some of the facts, myths, and myths-turned-facts that have permeated American History. This inventive comedic "lecture" mixes current pop culture with historic events and personalities to explore subjects such as America's leaders, pop icons, strange-but-true facts of society today, and much more.
Hillarious I loved every second of it, I also passed it around my teachers and they all loved it.
Funnier than any comedian These history-as-popular-culture lectures are not only very educational, they are more entertaining than any of the "comedy" DVDs I have seen (although "Triumph the Insult Comic Dog" comes close). I was laughing through most of this while taking note of perhaps the most important point of the series: that "history" is only "based on a true story" and that much of what we "know" about history and current events depends on who runs the best public relations campaign.
Assume The Position with Mr. Wuhl Though not for kids, this is a "must see" for history buffs, anyone who likes to laugh. American History will never be the same. There should be more videos like this. If I could make this mandatory material for secondary schools, I would.
Hilarious This HBO special is hilarious and educational. However the curse words hinder it's wonderful usage for a high school classroom.
Loved it, shared it A great companion to books like "LIES My Teacher Told Me" and I Love Paul Reverre Whether He Rode or Not". It is hard to get kids to read any book let alone an extra history book, this video peaked the intrest of several of my high school student when I showed it to them. Anything that gets them to look at things from another perspective is a big plus and this video certain come from a new angle on many topics in an entertaining way.
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