"Don't miss 'Senator No'... a fascinating account filled with detail [and] interesting revelations."
-Jack Betts, The Charlotte Observer
UNC-TV presents Senator No: Jesse Helms, a 90-minute documentary special from independent filmmaker John Wilson that traces Helms's life from his humble upbringing in Monroe, N.C., to his two decades as an outspoken print and television editorialist, to his five controversial terms in the U.S. Senate, during which he spearheaded the "New Right" political movement. More...
Issues:
Explore political issues that marked Helms's storied career.
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People:
Meet important figures in the life and times of Jesse Helms. More...
Poll:
Share your opinion on
America’s most controversial politician. Take the Poll
Reflections:
Hear reflections from Helms allies, opponents and observers. More...
Events:
Learn more about major events that shaped--and were shaped by--Jesse Helms. More...
Don't miss an encore presentation of Senator No: Jesse Helms, Thursday, July 10 at 10 PM.
Explore political issues that marked Helms's storied career. 
Meet important figures in the life and times of Jesse Helms.
Hear reflections from Helms allies, opponents and observers.
Learn more about major events that shaped--and were shaped by--Jesse Helms. 
