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The American author Robert Byrne once wrote "A promising young man should go into politics so that he can go on promising for the rest of his life." As the second oldest profession in the world, it is impossible to be unaffected by politics and politicians. In many ways, the world of politics consists of the good, the bad and the ugly. That's why we've gathered together our top titles set in the world of politics - from Yes Minister to JFK and through to Primary Colors...this is Essential Politics.
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Sicko(2007)   DVD 12
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4 Stars
Documentaries & Biographies > Biographies, General
Michael Moore
Three years after releasing his highly controversial and shocking documentary about George Bush and the Iraq war Fahrenheit 911, Academy Award® winnin...

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Queen, The(2006)   DVD 12
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3 Stars
Drama > General
Stephen Frears
Helen Mirren;  James Cromwell;  Alex Jennings;
Director Stephen Frears (Mrs Henderson Presents, Dangerous Liasons) has never been one to shy away from the difficult subjects. In a year where other ...

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An Inconvenient Truth(2005)   DVD Ex
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4 Stars
Documentaries & Biographies > Documentaries, General
Former Vice President Al Gore fronts this award winning documentary on Global Warming. Using scientific facts, personal stories, quotes and animation ...

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V for Vendetta   DVD 15Trailer(s) Available
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4 Stars
Science Fiction > General
Natalie Portman;  Hugo Weaving;  John Hurt;
Incomparably charismatic and ferociously skilled in the art of combat and deception, V ignites a revolution when he urges his fellow citizens to rise ...

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Taking Liberties(2007)   DVD 12
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3 Stars
Documentaries & Biographies > Documentaries, General
Chris Atkins
Written and directed by Chris Atkins, Taking Liberties is a shocking documentary in the tradition of Bowling for Columbine. A film that examines how o...

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Lawrence Of Arabia(1962)   DVD 12 This title is part of a series, if you have other titles from this series in your list they will be sent in order.
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4 Stars
Drama > General
David Lean
Peter O'Toole;  Omar Sharif;  Anthony Quinn;
The all-time classic film of British Army officer T.E. Lawrence who united the Arab tribes against the Turks during World War I, and became a legend i...

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Three Kings(1999)   DVD 15Trailer(s) Available
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3 Stars
Action/Adventure > Comedy
David O Russell
George Clooney;  Mark Wahlberg;  Ice Cube;
Following the Gulf War, a group of American soldiers in Iraq find a map which they hope will lead them to a large amount of gold near to their desert ...

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Clockwork Orange(1971)   DVD 18
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3 Stars
Drama > General
Stanley Kubrick
Malcolm McDowell;  Patrick Magee;  Michael Bates;
A gang of teenagers go on the rampage beating and raping helpless victims. After a disagreement one member of the gang is knocked out, and left by the...

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Constant Gardener, The   DVD 15
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4 Stars
Thriller > General
Fernando Meirelles
Ralph Fiennes;  Rachel Weisz;  Hubert Kounde;
Based on the best-selling John le Carré novel and from the Academy Award-nominated director of "City of God ." In a remote area of Northern Kenya , ac...

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Bobby(2006)   DVD 15
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3 Stars
Drama > General
Emilio Estevez
Anthony Hopkins;  Demi Moore;  Sharon Stone;
Written and directed by long time Bobby fan Emilio Estevez (who was about 5 years old when Kennedy was assassinated); Bobby is an unmissable multi-cha...

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West Wing, The - Season 1 - Part 1   DVD 15 This title is part of a series, if you have other titles from this series in your list they will be sent in order.
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5 Stars
Drama > General
Thomas Schlamme
Rob Lowe;  Martin Sheen;  Dule Hill;
This acclaimed series provides a glimpse into the inner workings of the Oval Office. Featuring 4 episodes. Please click on the title for more detail.

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Fahrenheit 9/11(2004)   DVD 15
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4 Stars
Documentaries & Biographies > Documentaries, General
Michael Moore
Michael Moore; 
Acclaimed filmmaker Michael Moore's controversial documentary which looks at the events leading up to and following 9/11.

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Doctor Strangelove(1964)   DVD PG
   Avg Rating: 
4 Stars
Comedy > General
Stanley Kubrick
George C Scott;  Peter Sellers;  Sterling Hayden;
Crazy American General, Jack D. Ripper, unleashes a nuclear strike force against Russia because he is convinced that they are tampering with his natio...

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Mark Of Cain(2007)   DVD 15
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3 Stars
Drama > General
Marc Munden
Shane Gulliver and Mark Tate (Treacle) are two ordinary 18 year-olds serving with the British Army in Iraq. Amidst constant insurgent attacks and suic...

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Election(1999)   DVD 15
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3 Stars
Comedy > General
Alexander Payne
Matthew Broderick;  Reese Witherspoon; 
An election campaign at the local high school is turning out to be a one horse race. However the history teacher has other ideas and he decides to loo...

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Assassination Of Richard Nixon, The(2004)   DVD 15
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3 Stars
Drama > General
Niels Mueller
Sean Penn;  Don Cheadle;  Jack Thompson;
A compelling story that exposes the dark side of the American Dream, THE ASSASSINATION OF RICHARD NIXON features a superb central performance by Sean ...

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Born On The Fourth Of July(1989)   DVD 18
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3 Stars
Drama > General
Oliver Stone
Tom Cruise;  Willem Dafoe;  Kyra Sedgwick;
Tom Cruise delivers a riveting and unforgettable portrayal of Vietnam veteran Ron Kovic in Oliver Stone's Academy Award winning masterpiece. Please cl...

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Commander In Chief - Series 1 - Part 1 Eps 1-4(2005)   DVD PG
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4 Stars
Drama > General
Geena Davis; 

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Bowling For Columbine(2002)   DVD 15
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4 Stars
Documentaries & Biographies > Documentaries, General
Michael Moore
A profile of how Gun Culture has swept across America.

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Truman Show, The(1998)   DVD PG
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4 Stars
Comedy > General
Peter Weir
Jim Carrey;  Ed Harris;  Laura Linney;
The life of Truman Burbank has been broadcast around the world with tremendous success since the day he was born. A star for the mere fact that he exi...

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