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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.
Remote Control - Essential Politics
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 | Last Emperor, The(1987)
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The true story of Pu Yi, who, at the age of three toddled to the Imperial Throne to become 'Lord Of 10,000 Years', China's very last Emperor. Filmed e...
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 | Malcolm X(2001)
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The story of the controversial black activist Malcolm X's life from harsh beginnings during the Depression, to life as a prisoner who educated himself...
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 | Primary Colors
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An unknown, married Southern governor is on the campaign trail to the White House. His team are running against all the odds and need all the help the...
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 | Nixon(1995)
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A dramatic portrayal of 'Tricky Dicky' Nixon, the US President everyone loved to hate.
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 | Wag The Dog(1999)
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The President of the United States is caught up in a scandal so his White House advisor decides a war is needed to divert attention. Unfortunatelty th...
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 | Pleasantville(1999)
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Two modern day teenagers find themselves in Pleasantville, USA, where there has never been any rain, hatred, aggression, tears etc. In fact it's just ...
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 | Canadian Bacon
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The American President is behind in the polls and is looking to increase his popularity. His advisors launch an 'anti-Canadian' campaign which results...
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 | Being There
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Oscar-winning comedy tale of a feeble-minded man who, with the right connections, gains the ear of the U.S. President. His simple-mindedness is mistak...
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 | American Dad - Season 1 - Part 1
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From the creators of THE FAMILY GUY comes another outrageous and over-the-top take on the American nuclear family. With his doting wife, Francine, at ...
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