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Can Mr. Smith Get to Washington Anymore?
This documentary follows the 2004 Missouri Democratic primary to replace retiring 28-year veteran and former House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt. It is told from inside the campaign of Jeff Smith, a 29-year old part-time political science instructor at Washington University.
| Release : | 2006 |
| Rating : | 7.4 |
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| Cast : | Howard Dean |
| Genre : | Documentary |
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I really wanted to like this movie. I feel terribly cynical trashing it, and that's why I'm giving it a middling 5. Actually, I'm giving it a 5 because there were some superb performances.
In truth, any opportunity to see the film on the big screen is welcome.
The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.
Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.
This documentary is amazing. The summary is posted above, read it. Right off the bat I you feel an emotional connection with Jeff Smith, and the feeling never subsides. The documentarians did a great job of connecting you right away with the protagonist, Smith, and never letting go. While the film seems personal you are alway getting a birds-eye view via local political commentators.This film shows you how a campaign is run on a grass roots level. This film shows you how American politics really runs. This film is what every documentary should be.Democrats and Republicans alike can love this political underdog story. 10/10 (not for people not interested in politics)
