PoliWood

(2009)

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Synopsis

Barry Levinson directed this documentary about the role celebrities play in American politics and how their involvement affects public perceptions of candidates and issues. The film features footage and interviews from the 2008 national conventions; and comments by actors and filmmakers, including Susan Sarandon, Spike Lee, Ellen Burstyn, Matthew Modine, Josh Lucas and Anne Hathaway.

Directors

Barry Levinson, Joshua Lucas, Rachael Leigh Cook, Tucker Carlson, Richard Schiff, Josh Lucas, will.i.am, Alan Cumming, Annette Bening, Dana Delany, Danny Glover, Elvis Costello, Fergie, Kerry Washington, Mos Def, Zooey Deschanel, Tim Daly, Jason Sosnoff, Aengus James, Sting, Matthew Modine, Anne Hathaway, Susan Sarandon, Tim Daly, Ellen Burstyn, Spike Lee

Production year

2009

Rating

TV-14

Studio

Screen Media Films

Runtime

90 minutes

Cast