MOVIE · 2009
PoliWood
Documentary90 min
During the 2008 U.S. presidential election year, Barry Levinson’s documentary looks closely at the Democratic and Republican national conventions, where both parties gather to present their candidates on a national stage. The film tracks the scale and visibility of those events, with familiar figures like Tim Daly and Susan Sarandon appearing among a wider mix of actors, musicians, and public personalities. Framed around two of the biggest political gatherings in the United States, it captures the intersection of campaign-year politics, media attention, and celebrity presence as the conventions unfold.
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