In light of a new film series initiative at George Mason's School of Public Policy as well as Sanford's recent screenings of Countdown to Zero, I thought I would share some exciting politically-related films and documentaries premiering in 2010.
"Inside Job"
Inside Job is the first film to provide a comprehensive analysis of the global financial crisis of 2008, which eventually lead to the worst recession since the 1930s.
"Gerrymandering"
This documentary chronicles how gerrymandering impacts the U.S. electoral landscape. Most people fail to realize the importance of power at the local level. Gerrymandering reminds us that redistricting (every 10 years) enables politicians and political parties to sustain their power.
"Waiting for Superman"
Similar to the documentary, “The Lottery,” this film is a potential academy award nominee. The documentary profiles the charter school system in America, specifically following several students and their experience with educational lotteries.
"Freakonomics"
Mirrors the book Freakonomics . . . which is about everything!
"Fair Game"
Details the Valerie Plame CIA scandal in which the CIA agent was publically ousted. You can decide who’s responsible.
“The Tillman Story”
This film premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. The film looks back at the life of a football star who left the NFL to join the U.S. military.
"Casino Jack and the United States of Money"
Now playing on Instant Netflix, this film chronicles Jack Abramoff and the corruption scandal surrounding the former DC lobbyist.
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