The Rise and Fall of John Tesoro
2010 · 29m · N/A
Comedy
Directed by
Angela Elayne Gibbs
Overview
Investigative journalist extraordinaire Emmanuel Brown sets to make his mark in television history by exposing a corrupt politician, John Tesoro, in his documentary special, "The Rise & Fall of John Tesoro". Brown's exposee focuses on the immoral and deceitful practices of Tesoro and his dubious rise to power. Confronted and cornered on pertinent issues dealing with the economy, his political actions, his checkered lifestyle and a few extraordinary situations he has found himself in over the years, the question remains if Tesoro can get out of trouble once more or if his luck has finally run out?
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