Primary Colors

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 persona and his flawed private life. The film is surprisingly honest about the compromises required to win an election. While it can feel a bit dated in its specific references, the exploration of political loyalty and moral ambiguity remains compelling.

It is a solid, if slightly uneven, look at the realities of modern American campaigning.