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Political Film and Television: The Power of the Documentary

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Which documentary film brought attention to the plight of migrant farm workers in the United States?

  1. The Grapes of Wrath

  2. Harvest of Shame

  3. The Battle of Algiers

  4. The War Room


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Harvest of Shame was a 1960 documentary film produced by CBS News that brought national attention to the plight of migrant farm workers in the United States.

Which documentary film exposed the My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War?

  1. The Fog of War

  2. Hearts and Minds

  3. Winter Soldier

  4. The Killing Fields


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Winter Soldier was a 1972 documentary film that exposed the My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War.

Which documentary film follows the 2000 U.S. presidential election campaign?

  1. The War Room

  2. Primary Colors

  3. Wag the Dog

  4. The Contender


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The War Room is a 1993 documentary film that follows the 1992 U.S. presidential election campaign.

Which documentary film explores the history of the civil rights movement in the United States?

  1. Eyes on the Prize

  2. Freedom Riders

  3. The March on Washington

  4. Selma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eyes on the Prize is a 1987 documentary film series that explores the history of the civil rights movement in the United States.

Which documentary film examines the role of money in politics?

  1. The Corporation

  2. Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room

  3. Inside Job

  4. The Big Short


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Inside Job is a 2010 documentary film that examines the role of money in politics and the financial crisis of 2008.

Which documentary film follows the story of a group of young people who start a political movement?

  1. The Battle of Algiers

  2. The Fog of War

  3. The Act of Killing

  4. The Square


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Square is a 2013 documentary film that follows the story of a group of young people who start a political movement in Egypt.

Which documentary film explores the history of the American prison system?

  1. The Thin Blue Line

  2. The Central Park Five

  3. Making a Murderer

  4. 13th


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

13th is a 2016 documentary film that explores the history of the American prison system and its impact on African Americans.

Which documentary film examines the life and career of former U.S. President Bill Clinton?

  1. The War Room

  2. Primary Colors

  3. Wag the Dog

  4. The Contender


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The War Room is a 1993 documentary film that follows the 1992 U.S. presidential election campaign.

Which documentary film explores the history of the American civil rights movement?

  1. Eyes on the Prize

  2. Freedom Riders

  3. The March on Washington

  4. Selma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eyes on the Prize is a 1987 documentary film series that explores the history of the American civil rights movement.

Which documentary film examines the role of money in politics?

  1. The Corporation

  2. Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room

  3. Inside Job

  4. The Big Short


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Inside Job is a 2010 documentary film that examines the role of money in politics and the financial crisis of 2008.

Which documentary film follows the story of a group of young people who start a political movement?

  1. The Battle of Algiers

  2. The Fog of War

  3. The Act of Killing

  4. The Square


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Square is a 2013 documentary film that follows the story of a group of young people who start a political movement in Egypt.

Which documentary film explores the history of the American prison system?

  1. The Thin Blue Line

  2. The Central Park Five

  3. Making a Murderer

  4. 13th


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

13th is a 2016 documentary film that explores the history of the American prison system and its impact on African Americans.

Which documentary film examines the life and career of former U.S. President Bill Clinton?

  1. The War Room

  2. Primary Colors

  3. Wag the Dog

  4. The Contender


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The War Room is a 1993 documentary film that follows the 1992 U.S. presidential election campaign.

Which documentary film explores the history of the American civil rights movement?

  1. Eyes on the Prize

  2. Freedom Riders

  3. The March on Washington

  4. Selma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eyes on the Prize is a 1987 documentary film series that explores the history of the American civil rights movement.

Which documentary film examines the role of money in politics?

  1. The Corporation

  2. Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room

  3. Inside Job

  4. The Big Short


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Inside Job is a 2010 documentary film that examines the role of money in politics and the financial crisis of 2008.

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