Barry Levinson’s Poliwood and its liberal elites

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Nov. 4, 2009

What role should media and celebrity play in modern-day politics? That’s the question driving Academy Award-winning director Barry Levinson’s documentary about the most significant presidential campaign of the 21st century. Following high-profile, politically active celebrities and powerful political figures, Poliwood offers a behind-the-scenes look at the influence Hollywood wields over today's political process and the thin line between politician and actor, news and entertainment, policy and tabloid.

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Barry Levinson, Academy Award-winning director of Rain Man, Bugsy and most recently, Poliwood

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