This new HBO documentary ‘537 Votes’ will follow the story of the recount of the 2000 presidential election. The documentary focuses on the recount, specifically in Miami, Florida, that led to the outcome of George W. Bush winning the election. HBO also made a movie based on the 2000 presidential election in 2008.

This documentary will air on HBO on October 21st, just two weeks before the 2020 elections. The producer, Adam McKay had this about when he heard the director, Billy Corben was making this film, “When we heard they were making a film with a uniquely Miami perspective on the 2000 recount, we really wanted to support it in any way possible.”