Movies to Watch When Election Anxiety Hits
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The article explores the potential impact of films on presidential elections, focusing on the controversy surrounding "The Apprentice," a film about Donald Trump's early career, released before the 2024 election. Despite Trump's claims that the film is a political attack, historical examples suggest that movies rarely sway election outcomes significantly. Filmmakers often aim to influence public discourse rather than directly affect voting, as seen in past politically charged films like "Fahrenheit 9/11" and "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm."
Topics:entertainment#donaldtrump#freedomofspeech#movies#politicalinfluence#politics#uspresidentialelection
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