4 Documentaries We Loved Watching
For as long as the world can remember, politics has been used to either inspire action or cause unrest. Every aspect of modern society is affected by the whims and interests of those in governance. As such, understanding how the minds of these people work can sometimes be a challenge. These four must-see documentaries on politics may help provide clarity and information in order to understand how modern politics work.
1. Mitt
Mitt is a documentary made by Greg Whiteley that follows former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney from 2008 to 2012. This period includes Romney’s failed attempts to win the presidency. While most people expect to see the twists and turns of how these two political campaigns went down, viewers will discover the personal battles Romney and his family went through, most notably his wife’s battle with sclerosis. As a result, those who want to know more about American conservatism and how it plays out in the area of politics may want to give this documentary a shot.
2. Knock Down The House
This 2019 American documentary follows the political campaigns of four female Democrats during the 2018 Election. These women – Amy Vilela, Paula Jean Swearengin, Cori Bush, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – represented a progressive and optimistic kind of politics. The film highlights the ups and downs of their respective campaigns and how they personified positive change in politics.
3. American Experience: Nixon
Those who want to immerse in the United States political history and learn from it may check out American Experience: Nixon. This two-part documentary traces the beginnings of Richard Nixon, his rise to power, and his downfall from it. Viewers may even find similarities between the political climate back then and the current situation being experienced by the United States and the whole world. It also serves as a time capsule for the current generation to learn how life was during Nixon’s time and how events during this period continue to affect society today.
4. Get Me Roger Stone
This 2017 American documentary centers on the exploits of Roger Stone, a political strategist for the Republican Party and a trusted advisor to Donald Trump. It features content curated from 2011 to 2016, the year Trump was elected as President of the United States. The film showcases how Stone’s political cunning and experience brought about a new era of governance in the US.
The importance of politics in our society today cannot be denied nor ignored. Being informed on how it works may lead people to appreciate, and even improve, the intricacies of politics. The four documentaries described above are just the tip of the iceberg to those who wish to understand this field more.
