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Robert Caros biography of Robert Moses is arguably the most important book ever written about the exercise of political power in America. It details how Moses, an unelected official, shaped the physic...

The original British miniseries State of Play is a gripping exploration of the intersection between corporate interests, political scandal, and the decline of traditional journalism. It excels at weav...

Directed by George Clooney, this film explores the moral compromises made during a high-stakes presidential primary campaign. It focuses on a young press secretary who discovers the dark side of his c...

Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, this film depicts the rise and fall of Willie Stark, a populist politician in the American South. It is a powerful examination of how populist rhetoric can l...

A thinly veiled fictionalization of Bill Clintons 1992 presidential campaign, this film explores the messy, human side of politics. It focuses on the conflict between a candidate's charismatic public...

This film tells the true story of a Texas congressman who orchestrated a covert operation to support Afghan rebels against the Soviet Union. It provides a fascinating look at the intersection of perso...

Robert Redford stars as an idealistic lawyer who is convinced to run for the Senate with no chance of winning, only to find himself caught in the machinery of a real campaign. The film is a cynical, r...

This film dramatizes the famous series of interviews between British journalist David Frost and disgraced former President Richard Nixon. It is a compelling study of ego, redemption, and the power of...

This satire explores the idea of a political consultant creating a fake war to distract the public from a presidential scandal. It is a biting, cynical look at the power of media spin and the manipula...

In this film, a single voter in New Mexico becomes the deciding factor in a presidential election, leading to a media circus. It is a lighthearted, somewhat idealistic look at the importance of the in...

This film blends political drama with a romantic comedy, focusing on a widowed president who falls in love with an environmental lobbyist. It is a polished, well-produced film that captures the 'feel'...

Chris Rock stars as a local politician who is unexpectedly thrust into a presidential campaign. It is a broad comedy that attempts to satirize the political process and race relations in America. Whil...

This broad comedy features two rival candidates in a congressional race who engage in increasingly ridiculous antics to win. It is a slapstick-heavy satire that aims for laughs rather than insight. Wh...

A family-friendly comedy about a Secret Service agent assigned to protect the rebellious son of the President. It uses the political setting as a backdrop for a standard 'buddy comedy' dynamic. The po...