Deep Dive: PoliWood (2009)
Film Lens
PoliWood is a documentary that examines the 2008 Democratic and Republican National Conventions during the United States presidential election. Directed by Barry Levinson, the film features interviews with Hollywood celebrities such as Susan Sarandon and Anne Hathaway, providing insights into the intersection of politics and entertainment.
The film had its premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 1, 2009, and was screened at various other festivals, including the Maryland Film Festival and the Austin Film Festival. It had its television premiere on Showtime on November 2, 2009, and includes a tagline that emphasizes the relationship between politics, Hollywood, and media.
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.
Perfect For
Political enthusiastsHollywood fansDocumentary lovers