ESSAY ON: Frank Capra’s “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (1939)

Number of Pages 6

This research paper: A 6 page paper which provides an overview of the director, cast and plot; examines the film’s history to evaluate how it was perceived by the public and the reasons it became famous; considers the themes of “citizen politician” and the role of the press/media in a democratic society; and finally, discusses whether or not the film is a realistic portrayal of the American governmental process and what lessons can be learned from it by contemporary politicians. Bibliography lists 1 source.


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