2008 saw the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, which are examined through interviews with celebrities like Susan Sarandon and Anne Hathaway.
“The collision and collusion between politics, Hollywood, and media.”
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2008 saw the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, which are examined through interviews with celebrities like Susan Sarandon and Anne Hathaway.
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Synopsis
The 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver and the Republican National Convention in St. Paul serve as the backdrop for PoliWood. Directed by Barry Levinson, the film features interviews with celebrities such as Susan Sarandon and Anne Hathaway. It captures the fervor surrounding candidates Barack Obama and John McCain, detailing the strategies employed by their campaigns. Through behind-the-scenes footage and commentary, PoliWood illustrates the relationship between politics, Hollywood, and media during a significant election year.
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Why Watch
- Meet Susan Sarandon and Anne Hathaway discussing politics.
- See the 2008 conventions through a Hollywood lens.
- Find out how media shapes political narratives.
Did You Know
- PoliWood premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 1, 2009.
- The film features interviews with celebrities like Susan Sarandon and Anne Hathaway.
- It was screened at the 2009 Maryland Film Festival and the 2010 Sedona Film Festival.
- The TV premiere of PoliWood was on November 2, 2009, on Showtime.
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Who directed the documentary PoliWood?
PoliWood was directed by Barry Levinson.
When did PoliWood premiere?
PoliWood had its premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 1, 2009.
Which celebrities were interviewed in PoliWood?
Interviews in PoliWood include well-known Hollywood celebrities like Susan Sarandon and Anne Hathaway.
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