Tuesday, October 11, 2011
EC Movie Night Thursday 6 pm Rm 156
(From PBS Independent Lens)
When Jeff Smith, a 29-year-old part-time political science instructor, decided to run for Congress, his friends and family members thought he was joking. “I don’t think a person with the mind that he has should waste it on politics,” quipped his grandmother, Ida. But as the race to replace former House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt heats up, Smith mobilizes an army of nearly 500 volunteers in a grassroots campaign that is low on funds but big on passion, threatening to shake up Missouri state politics. CAN MR. SMITH GET TO WASHINGTON ANYMORE? follows the Smith campaign in the months leading up to the election, charting this political underdog’s efforts against the leading candidate, State Representative Russ Carnahan, the scion of Missouri's most powerful political dynasty.
Bring popcorn or whatever.....but bring your minds......this is a great documentary that bridges political campaigns and Congress.
PBS Independent Lens
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I personally don't think that Mr. Smith can get to Washington anymore. I was unable to make it to see this documentary because I was stuck at work but there is a lot of money that goes into the political campaigns now adays. With a decent chunk of money coming from the candidates own pocket.
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