Political Film and Television: The Entertainment of Politics

House of Cards is a political drama series that follows the ruthless and cunning politician Frank Underwood as he navigates the corridors of power in Washington, D.C.

Jefferson Smith is the protagonist of the film 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington', a young and idealistic senator who arrives in Washington, D.C. with a strong desire to make a difference and fight against corruption.

Parks and Recreation is a political comedy series that follows the hilarious and heartwarming antics of Leslie Knope and her colleagues in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana.

Bill McKay is the protagonist of the film 'The Candidate', a young and idealistic politician who runs for the U.S. Senate and faces unexpected challenges and moral dilemmas as he navigates the political landscape.

The West Wing is a political drama series that follows the story of a group of young staffers working in the White House during the administration of President Josiah Bartlet, a charismatic and idealistic leader.

Stanley Motss is the protagonist of the film 'Wag the Dog', a Hollywood producer who is hired by the White House to create a fake war in order to distract the public from a political scandal.

Veep is a political satire series that follows the story of Selina Meyer, a former vice president who becomes president after the resignation of her predecessor and navigates the challenges and absurdities of the political world.

Jack Stanton is the protagonist of the film 'Primary Colors', a young and charismatic presidential candidate who faces challenges and moral dilemmas as he navigates the campaign trail.

The Newsroom is a political drama series that follows the story of a group of journalists working at a fictional cable news network called Atlantis Cable News (ACN) and their struggles to maintain journalistic integrity in a rapidly changing media landscape.

Raymond Shaw is the protagonist of the film 'The Manchurian Candidate', a brainwashed Korean War veteran who is programmed to assassinate a presidential candidate.

The Thick of It is a political comedy series that follows the story of a group of incompetent politicians working in the British government and their hilarious and absurd attempts to navigate the political landscape.

Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein are the two Washington Post reporters who uncover the Watergate scandal in the film 'All the President's Men'.

House of Cards is a political drama series that follows the story of a group of young staffers working for a fictional U.S. senator named Claire Underwood, the ruthless and ambitious wife of Frank Underwood.

Stephen Meyers is the protagonist of the film 'The Ides of March', a young and idealistic campaign manager who becomes disillusioned with the political process as he navigates the challenges and moral dilemmas of working in a presidential campaign.

Parks and Recreation is a political comedy series that follows the story of a group of local politicians working in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana, and their hilarious and heartwarming attempts to make a difference in their community.