Film historian Neal Gabler shared his favorite political films with us last week, and many of you offered your own, so here’s a ranking of tallied responses from the Moyers & Company Facebook page, our Twitter home and BillMoyers.com. Continue sending in suggestions and comments below.
10. Dr. Strangelove (1964)
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gXY3kuDvSU&w=420&h=315]
9. Bob Roberts (1992)
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2uWcukaSpg&w=420&h=315]
8. Z (1969)
7. The Candidate (1972)
6. All the Kings Men (1949)
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyBBhMPQLYw&w=420&h=315]
5. The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bMrAhe_K6A&w=420&h=315]
4. Primary Colors (1998)
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McMHqfO_JD4&w=420&h=315]
3. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm9qaEJ3MBc&w=420&h=315]
2. All The President’s Men (1976)
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuaYh9_ZK1U&w=420&h=315]
1. A Face in the Crowd (1957)
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJGUm9e_BLU&w=560&h=315]