The best political movies to watch this season
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With Election Day less than a month away, sometimes we just need an escape from the stump speeches, attack ads and reports about the horse race. Often, a political movie can provide the perfect distraction. We'll talk about the best political movies to watch this season.
NPR arts critic Bob Mondello and Washington Post contributor Mike Mayo will join The Daily Circuit Thursday to talk about their picks and take your suggestions.
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The Candidate
Seven Days in May
Three Days of the Condor
The Enemy Within
Dr. Strangelove
Fail Safe
State of the Union
Wag the Dog
The Best Man
Primary Colors
All the President's Men
The American President
Duck Soup
Election
Milk
The Contender
The State Within
A Face in the Crowd
Being There
Dave
Lions for Lambs
The Fog of War
The War Room
The Great McGinty
Advise and Consent
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