This is a feature on the 1999 cult classic , a revisionist comedy that reimagines the Watergate scandal through the eyes of two ditsy, dog-walking teenage girls. The Premise: Teenage Girls vs. "Tricky Dick"
Set in 1972, the film stars (Betsy) and Michelle Williams (Arlene) as best friends who live in the Watergate Apartments . After accidentally witnessing the infamous break-in while trying to mail a fan letter to teen idol Bobby Sherman , they are recruited by President Richard Nixon (Dan Hedaya) as official White House dog walkers to keep them quiet.
Through a series of accidents—including unintentionally erasing of incriminating tape while Arlene records a love song for "Dick"—they become the real "Deep Throat" and bring down the presidency. 5 "Deep Throat" Secrets About the Film
