2/11/2023 0 Comments The message 1976 scenes(And by “you,” we mean every sentient being on Capitol Hill.) Frank Capra’s classic is still the granddaddy of America’s small-d democratic, participatory ideals. One person, one vote, just as the framers intended. And we’ve limited this list to 34 films, with the 35th title to be filled in by you. ![]() ![]() Oliver Stone’s “JFK” isn’t here (it’s more profitably understood as a deeply psychological movie than a political one), nor are classics such as “The Great McGinty,” “The Candidate” and “Lincoln” - not because they aren’t worthy, but to make room for films that may be more obscure but are no less revelatory or fun to watch. There are titles not on this list that are sure to launch a million “How could you leave out … ?” objections. Others are more speculative and metaphorical, taking viewers to the Texas border or an Omaha high school to explore the vagaries of power as they play out within communities and individual relationships. Many are fact-based, set amid the imposing edifices and featureless bureaucracies of Washington. But there’s also the usual collection of thrillers, biopics, satires and straight-ahead dramas.
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