Politics and Film examines popular movies and television shows as indicators of social and political trends to explore the political culture of the United States.

Foreword to the Second Edition
Introduction
Feature Film: Fifty Shades of Grey
1. Movies, the Media, and American Tales
Feature Film: San Andreas
2. Industry and Bias: The Political Economy of Film
Feature Film: Furious 7
3. Who Makes 'Em and Who Watches 'Em
Feature Film: Avatar
4. Film Content: Cause or Effect?
Feature Film: Taxi Driver
5. Film Criticism: What Is a Bad Movie?
Feature Film: Up in the Air
6. Why They Don't Make Them Like They Used To
Feature Film: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
7. Movies, Censorship, and the Law
Feature Film: Spotlight
Conclusion
Feature Film: The Hateful Eight
Index