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> # Well, what is a political film? A film about politicians? Or a film about issues - sexism, racism, the environment, nuclear policy? I decided on the broader definition. If I'd limited myself to films about politicians, it would have been a short list: How many characters in any mainstream American movie seem aware of the political process, or belong to a party?

[Roger Ebert](https://quotesby.net/Roger-Ebert)\#2

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## About this quote

What does it mean?Political films should cover broad issues, not just politicians.In plain termsAny movie about big issues is political.What can you take from it?Politics is in everyday issues.

### Where it applies

- film criticism
- political discussion
- art analysis

### Putting it to work

- watch issue films
- define politics broadly

### Questions to consider

- What makes a film political?
- Do movies reflect politics?

### Another view

Not all issue-based films are made as political art.

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