This book analyzes major films about the American political process since the 1930s. It considers the films' major themes about politics, ideology, and representation of race and gender over the past several decades.

Acknowledgments
Introduction: Why and How Political Films Matter
Chapter 1: The Depression Era
Chapter 2: Post-War and Cold War
Chapter 3: The Height of the Cold War
Chapter 4: Challenging Political Powers
Chapter 5: The Political Lull of the "Me Generation"
Chapter 6: The Return of the Political Film
Chapter 7: The War on Terror and Beyond
Conclusion
About the Author

John Heyrman is professor of political science at Berea College.