Political Film and Television: The Language of Power

All the President's Men is a 1976 American political thriller film based on the Watergate scandal that brought down the presidency of Richard Nixon. The film follows the investigation by two Washington Post reporters, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, who uncovered the scandal.

Frank Underwood is the central character in the Netflix political drama series 'House of Cards'. He is a ruthless and ambitious politician who uses manipulation and deception to rise to power.

Wag the Dog is a 1997 American political satire film that follows a spin doctor and a Hollywood producer who fabricate a war to distract the public from a presidential sex scandal.

Sam Seaborn is a fictional character in the NBC political drama series 'The West Wing'. He is a young and idealistic White House staffer who serves as the Deputy Communications Director.

The Godfather Part II is a 1974 American crime film that follows the rise and fall of Michael Corleone, the son of Vito Corleone, the head of a powerful Italian-American crime family. The film explores the theme of political power and the struggle for control between different factions within the Corleone family.

Selina Meyer is the central character in the HBO political satire series 'Veep'. She is the incompetent and self-absorbed Vice President of the United States.

The Candidate is a 1972 American political drama film that follows the story of Bill McKay, a young idealist who becomes disillusioned with the political system after working as an intern in a U.S. Senator's office.

Cersei Lannister is a fictional character in the HBO fantasy drama series 'Game of Thrones'. She is the powerful and ruthless queen who rules the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros.

The Godfather Part II is a 1974 American crime film that follows the rise and fall of Michael Corleone, the son of Vito Corleone, the head of a powerful Italian-American crime family. The film explores the theme of political power and the struggle for control between different factions within the Corleone family.

Queen Elizabeth II is the central character in the Netflix historical drama series 'The Crown'. She is the young and inexperienced queen who ascends to the British throne after the death of her father, King George VI.

The Graduate is a 1967 American comedy-drama film that follows the story of Benjamin Braddock, a young college graduate who becomes involved in an affair with an older married woman, Mrs. Robinson.

Avon Barksdale is a fictional character in the HBO crime drama series 'The Wire'. He is the drug kingpin who controls the drug trade in Baltimore.

The Godfather Part II is a 1974 American crime film that follows the rise and fall of Michael Corleone, the son of Vito Corleone, the head of a powerful Italian-American crime family. The film explores the theme of political power and the struggle for control between different factions within the Corleone family.

Leslie Knope is the central character in the NBC political satire series 'Parks and Recreation'. She is the optimistic and enthusiastic young woman who works in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana.

The Godfather Part II is a 1974 American crime film that follows the rise and fall of Michael Corleone, the son of Vito Corleone, the head of a powerful Italian-American crime family. The film explores the theme of political power and the struggle for control between different factions within the Corleone family.