The Influence of Film on Our Political Views: Part 2

Hello everyone, this is Dwayne Monroe, the host, along with Dennis Claxton and RC Charles Roberts of the Film Conversations podcast. In today’s show, we continue a conversation we started in the previous episode: the ways film shapes political views and the value of film to understanding politics.

This has turned out to be a rich topic and so, we’re planning a third episode to give Dennis a chance to fully develop his ideas which were cut a bit short this time around. There is, as always, a full listing of the films referenced during our conversation. I hope you enjoy.

Film References Jean-Luc Godard Interview with Dick Cavett (1980)

https://youtu.be/BdeHqesLx4s?si=O90_yIyvGUD8JELg

Weekend

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weekend_(1967_film)

The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Discreet_Charm_of_the_Bourgeoisie

Douglas Sirk

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Sirk

Luis Buñuel

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Bu%C3%B1uel

Senses of Cinema

https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2017/1967/weekend-jean-luc-godard-1967/

Charlie Wilson's War

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Wilson%27s_War_(film)

Lions for Lambs

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lions_for_Lambs

Inherit the Wind

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inherit_the_Wind_(1960_film)

State of Play

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_Play_(film)

Bob Roberts

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Roberts

Gattaca

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gattaca