Government Movie Extra Credit
As you watch the film take bullet point style notes of all the
ways the film relates to government and what we have learned about in class.
Afterwards, type up your notes along with a discussion of 2 of the government issues
you listed. Include 2 quotes from the film in your report. You don’t need to re-state the film’s plot.
Dave (PG-13, 1993) Dave is a feel good movie about a common man who gets a job impersonating
the President of the Unites States. The job takes on new dynamics when he gets called on to actually
perform the duties for the disabled President.
Skokie (PG-13, 1981) The story of the fight between Skokie, IL and its residents to keep the
Nazi’s from marching through their streets.
Thank You For Smoking (R, 2006) Story of a lobbyist from the tobacco industry as society
becomes increasingly hostile to his client’s products.
Primary Colors (R, 1998) The unlikely road of a Southern Governor to the White House,
loosely based on Bill Clinton.
12 Angry Men (PG, 1957) A young man’s life hangs in the balance as a jury weighs his guilt in
the classic film on American jurisprudence.
Gideon’s Trumpet (PG, 1980) The true story of Clarence Gideon and his fight to the Supreme
Court to win the right of counsel.
My Cousin Vinny (R, 1992) Two teens from NYC are mistakenly arrested for murder in
Alabama and have to rely on the antics of their New York City lawyer.
All The President’s Men (PG, 1976) Woodward & Bernstein are Washington Post reporters
trying to uncover the truth behind the Watergate Hotel break-in the cover-up. Their investigation
will eventually topple the Nixon Administration.
Dick (PG-13, 1999) Two young girls help unravel the Watergate scandal in this historical
comedy about the Nixon Administration. A great film to watch after watching All the President’s
Men.
Charlie Wilson’s War (R, 2007) A drama based on a Texas congressman Charlie Wilson's
covert dealings in Afghanistan, where his efforts to assist rebels in their war with the Soviets
have some unforeseen and long-reaching effects. Starring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts.