Democracy In The Film Mr. Smith Goes To Washington

In the words of Olivia Edmondson, “I’m not crazy about it.” I certainly think that the content of the film, which exposes the stagnation and corruption of American politics, is interesting and important. With television shows like Scandal and House of Cards, the idea that democracy ‘isn’t all that it seems’ is becoming more well-accepted, and I’m glad. In America, I view democracy more as a disguise than anything. It gives the illusion that we have a choice in the outcome of our country, that no matter how economically or socially oppressed we may feel, there is always room for change. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington was probably the first film that helped peel back that misconception in a way that was majorly accessible --- and appealing ---