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Political Film and Television: The Power of Storytelling

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Which film explores the rise and fall of a charismatic political leader in a fictional African country?

  1. The Dictator

  2. The Last King of Scotland

  3. Black Panther

  4. The Lion King


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Last King of Scotland is a 2006 British biographical drama film directed by Kevin Macdonald and starring Forest Whitaker and James McAvoy. It tells the story of the rise and fall of Idi Amin, the President of Uganda from 1971 to 1979.

In the TV series "The West Wing," what is the name of the fictional President of the United States?

  1. Josiah Bartlet

  2. Jed Bartlet

  3. Leo McGarry

  4. Josh Lyman


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jed Bartlet is the fictional President of the United States in the TV series "The West Wing." He is played by actor Martin Sheen.

Which film depicts the struggle of a group of activists to expose the truth about a government conspiracy?

  1. The Matrix

  2. The Truman Show

  3. The X-Files

  4. All the President's Men


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All the President's Men is a 1976 American political thriller film directed by Alan J. Pakula and starring Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford. It tells the story of the Watergate scandal and the efforts of two Washington Post reporters, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, to uncover the truth.

In the TV series "Veep," what is the name of the fictional Vice President of the United States?

  1. Selina Meyer

  2. Gary Walsh

  3. Mike McLintock

  4. Amy Brookheimer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Selina Meyer is the fictional Vice President of the United States in the TV series "Veep." She is played by actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

Which film follows the story of a young woman who becomes involved in a political campaign?

  1. The Candidate

  2. The Manchurian Candidate

  3. The Ides of March

  4. Primary Colors


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Primary Colors is a 1998 American political satire film directed by Mike Nichols and starring John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Billy Bob Thornton, Kathy Bates, and Adrian Lester. It is based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Joe Klein.

In the TV series "House of Cards," what is the name of the fictional President of the United States?

  1. Frank Underwood

  2. Claire Underwood

  3. Doug Stamper

  4. Remy Danton


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Frank Underwood is the fictional President of the United States in the TV series "House of Cards." He is played by actor Kevin Spacey.

Which film tells the story of a group of journalists who uncover a conspiracy involving the President of the United States?

  1. The Parallax View

  2. The Conversation

  3. Three Days of the Condor

  4. All the President's Men


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All the President's Men is a 1976 American political thriller film directed by Alan J. Pakula and starring Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford. It tells the story of the Watergate scandal and the efforts of two Washington Post reporters, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, to uncover the truth.

In the TV series "Scandal," what is the name of the fictional President of the United States?

  1. Fitzgerald Grant

  2. Mellie Grant

  3. Olivia Pope

  4. Cyrus Beene


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fitzgerald Grant is the fictional President of the United States in the TV series "Scandal." He is played by actor Tony Goldwyn.

Which film depicts the struggle of a group of activists to prevent the construction of a nuclear power plant?

  1. The China Syndrome

  2. Silkwood

  3. The Day After Tomorrow

  4. Erin Brockovich


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The China Syndrome is a 1979 American disaster thriller film directed by James Bridges and starring Jane Fonda, Jack Lemmon, and Michael Douglas. It tells the story of a group of activists who try to prevent the construction of a nuclear power plant in California.

In the TV series "The Good Wife," what is the name of the fictional State's Attorney for Cook County, Illinois?

  1. Alicia Florrick

  2. Will Gardner

  3. Diane Lockhart

  4. Kalinda Sharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alicia Florrick is the fictional State's Attorney for Cook County, Illinois in the TV series "The Good Wife." She is played by actress Julianna Margulies.

Which film follows the story of a group of journalists who uncover a conspiracy involving the assassination of a presidential candidate?

  1. The Parallax View

  2. The Conversation

  3. Three Days of the Condor

  4. All the President's Men


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Parallax View is a 1974 American political thriller film directed by Alan J. Pakula and starring Warren Beatty, Hume Cronyn, William Daniels, and Paula Prentiss. It tells the story of a journalist who investigates the assassination of a presidential candidate and uncovers a conspiracy involving a powerful corporation.

In the TV series "Designated Survivor," what is the name of the fictional President of the United States?

  1. Tom Kirkman

  2. Alex Kirkman

  3. Aaron Shore

  4. Emily Rhodes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tom Kirkman is the fictional President of the United States in the TV series "Designated Survivor." He is played by actor Kiefer Sutherland.

Which film tells the story of a group of activists who try to prevent the construction of a dam in a remote valley?

  1. The River Wild

  2. A River Runs Through It

  3. The Emerald Forest

  4. The Mission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The River Wild is a 1994 American adventure thriller film directed by Curtis Hanson and starring Meryl Streep, Kevin Bacon, David Strathairn, and Joseph Mazzello. It tells the story of a family who goes on a white-water rafting trip on a remote river and are attacked by a group of criminals.

In the TV series "The Newsroom," what is the name of the fictional news anchor?

  1. Will McAvoy

  2. MacKenzie McHale

  3. Jim Harper

  4. Neal Sampat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Will McAvoy is the fictional news anchor in the TV series "The Newsroom." He is played by actor Jeff Daniels.

Which film follows the story of a group of activists who try to prevent the construction of a highway through a national forest?

  1. FernGully: The Last Rainforest

  2. The Lorax

  3. Avatar

  4. The Princess Bride


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

FernGully: The Last Rainforest is a 1992 American animated musical fantasy film directed by Bill Kroyer and starring Robin Williams, Tim Curry, Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, and Cheech Marin. It tells the story of a group of fairies who try to prevent the construction of a highway through their rainforest.

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