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Sep 10, 2024 · While the film may seem to give a somewhat surface-level explanation of politics in 1970s America, it fits perfectly with the overall premise, creating a compelling journey for Redford's character. The sharp, observant approach to filmmaking almost makes it feel like a documentary of a Senate election during that era.
Sep 3, 2024 · Far less lurid was The Candidate (1972), a pseudo-documentary satire on political campaigns, with Redford as an idealistic candidate for the U.S. Senate who turns out to be as seduced by power as his opponents. The film earned critical praise, and the screenplay by Jeremy Larner won an Academy Award.
Sep 16, 2024 · The film became the top-grossing picture of the year, and Redford was soon one of Hollywood’s most popular and bankable stars, next appearing in such successful films as Downhill Racer (1969; written by James Salter) and The Candidate (1972).
Sep 10, 2024 · The Candidate (1972) (for rent on Amazon, Apple, and YouTube) In The Candidate, Robert Redford stars as Bill McKay, a candidate for the US Senate from California. The idealistic son of a former California governor, the Democratic party has tapped him to run as a token candidate in a seemingly unwinnable race.
Sep 3, 2024 · Why Should I Watch The Candidate: Robert Redford stars as an idealistic young senatorial candidate thrust into the cutthroat world of political campaigning in this engaging exploration of ambition and compromise within American politics.
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Sep 7, 2024 · LGBTQ + issues won’t be neglected. I Am Not Your Negro, for instance, is a documentary based on an unfinished manuscript by Black gay writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin, reflecting ...
