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Political Film and Television: The Art of Influence

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Which of the following films is not considered a political film?

  1. The Godfather

  2. All the President's Men

  3. The Shawshank Redemption

  4. The Dark Knight


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Shawshank Redemption is a drama film, while The Godfather, All the President's Men, and The Dark Knight are all considered political films.

Who directed the film 'The Manchurian Candidate'?

  1. John Frankenheimer

  2. Stanley Kubrick

  3. Alfred Hitchcock

  4. Orson Welles


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Frankenheimer directed the film 'The Manchurian Candidate' in 1962.

Which of the following television shows is known for its political satire?

  1. The West Wing

  2. Veep

  3. House of Cards

  4. The Crown


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Veep is a political satire television series created by Armando Iannucci that aired from 2012 to 2019.

In the film 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington', what is the name of the idealistic young senator?

  1. Jefferson Smith

  2. Joseph Paine

  3. Henry Hill

  4. Tom Jeffords


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jefferson Smith is the name of the idealistic young senator in the film 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'.

Which of the following films is based on the real-life Watergate scandal?

  1. All the President's Men

  2. The Post

  3. Frost/Nixon

  4. Gaslight


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

All the President's Men is a 1976 film based on the real-life Watergate scandal.

Who played the role of President Lyndon B. Johnson in the film 'Selma'?

  1. Tom Wilkinson

  2. Tim Roth

  3. Tom Hanks

  4. David Oyelowo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tom Wilkinson played the role of President Lyndon B. Johnson in the film 'Selma'.

Which of the following television shows is a political drama about a group of young staffers working in the White House?

  1. The West Wing

  2. Scandal

  3. House of Cards

  4. The Good Wife


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The West Wing is a political drama television series created by Aaron Sorkin that aired from 1999 to 2006.

In the film 'The Candidate', what is the name of the idealistic young politician running for office?

  1. Bill McKay

  2. Marvin Lucas

  3. John Trail

  4. Jeremy Foley


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bill McKay is the name of the idealistic young politician running for office in the film 'The Candidate'.

Which of the following films is a political thriller about a group of journalists investigating a government conspiracy?

  1. The Parallax View

  2. Three Days of the Condor

  3. The Conversation

  4. All the President's Men


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Parallax View is a 1974 political thriller film directed by Alan J. Pakula.

Who played the role of President Richard Nixon in the film 'Frost/Nixon'?

  1. Frank Langella

  2. Anthony Hopkins

  3. Sean Penn

  4. Michael Sheen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Frank Langella played the role of President Richard Nixon in the film 'Frost/Nixon'.

Which of the following television shows is a political comedy about a group of local government officials in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana?

  1. Parks and Recreation

  2. The Office

  3. 30 Rock

  4. Veep


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parks and Recreation is a political comedy television series created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur that aired from 2009 to 2015.

In the film 'Wag the Dog', what is the name of the Hollywood producer hired to create a fake war to distract the public from a political scandal?

  1. Stanley Motss

  2. Conrad Brean

  3. Winifred Ames

  4. John Parkinson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stanley Motss is the name of the Hollywood producer hired to create a fake war to distract the public from a political scandal in the film 'Wag the Dog'.

Which of the following films is a political drama about a group of journalists investigating a corporate conspiracy?

  1. The Insider

  2. Erin Brockovich

  3. A Civil Action

  4. Dark Waters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Insider is a 1999 political drama film directed by Michael Mann.

Who played the role of Vice President Dick Cheney in the film 'Vice'?

  1. Christian Bale

  2. Amy Adams

  3. Steve Carell

  4. Sam Rockwell


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Christian Bale played the role of Vice President Dick Cheney in the film 'Vice'.

Which of the following television shows is a political drama about a group of lobbyists working in Washington, D.C.?

  1. K Street

  2. The West Wing

  3. House of Cards

  4. Veep


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

K Street is a political drama television series created by Jason Katims that aired from 2003 to 2004.

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