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2009 · 90 min Documentary
⭐ 6.5 / 10 · TMDB

An in-depth look at the Democratic and Republican national conventions held during the 2008 U.S. Presidential election year.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2009
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Barry Levinson
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (4 votes)

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Barry Levinson crafts a sharp, observational mosaic that dissects the theatrical machinery of modern political pageantry. The film is less about policy and more about the unsettling fusion of campaign trail and red carpet, where every moment is staged for maximum broadcast impact.

What lingers after the credits is a palpable unease about democracy packaged as prime-time entertainment. It's a timely reflection on how spectacle can overshadow substance in the quest for power. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Barry Levinson

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Richard Abramowitz

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Stephen Baldwin

Stephen Baldwin

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Annette Bening

Annette Bening

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Ellen Burstyn

Ellen Burstyn

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Rachael Leigh Cook

Rachael Leigh Cook

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David Crosby

David Crosby

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Alan Cumming

Alan Cumming

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Tim Daly

Tim Daly

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Robert Davi

Robert Davi

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Charlie Daniels

Charlie Daniels

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