Willie Brown Documentary: Interviews with Billy Rutland and Bobbie Metzger

Excerpts of raw, uncut footage for 1993 documentary “Willie Brown,” directed and produced by Susan Brown. Features interview with Billy Rutland, who describes Willie Brown's professional ethics. He remarks that Willie Brown is someone who makes sure his members can handle issues they want to handle, that he doesn’t take all the credit, and that he works harder than any of his staff. Also includes interview with former press secretary to the Speaker, Bobbie Metzger, who remarks that Willie Brown's strength is his ability to bring all the sides together. She discusses his role in the community college reform and the health care bills, claiming: "he is able to reach a middle ground without abandoning his goals and principles."