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- Release Date: 2009
- Runtime: N/A
- Genre: Documentary
- Starring: Anne Hathaway, Susan Sarandon, Alan Cumming, David Crosby ... see all
- Director: Barry Levinson
- Plot: An in-depth look at the Democratic and Republican national conventions held during the 2008 U.S. Presidential election year.
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| Nov 01, 2009Cinematical
Poliwood has a few fun moments --....The problem with Poliwood is that none of these issues ever get in-depth treatment;....Although Poliwood is meant as a personal essay more than a straightforward documentary, a theme....Unfortunately, the documentary shows us little....Any one of those issues would have been an excellent focus for a documentary.... ... Full Review
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denverpost.com –
2009-11-08
When the 32nd Starz Denver Film Festival opens Thursday night, more than 200 movies from 40 countries will screen over 11 days. So the festival comes by its tagline honestly: "Destination: Anywhere." year since the historic event flooded the city... ... Full Article
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courant.com –
2009-11-02
Celebrity participation in politics is a worthy topic for a documentary. But one made by a Hollywood director may be immediately suspect. "Poliwood" (Showtime, 7:30 p.m.) comes from director Barry Levinson who blends in some personal narration as well as... ... Full Article
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variety.com –
2009-10-29
Tim Daly -- co-president of the coalition, and a producer on the film -- leads a parade of celebrities to the conventions, with Levinson's camera in tow. ... Full Article
The Austin Film Festival and Conference, which runs Oct. 22-29, released a sampling of its feature lineup Wednesday. The 16th annual screenwriter-focused fest will screen several documentaries, including Peter Hanson's "Tales From the Script," Barry Levinson's "PoliWood" and Robert Townsend's... ... Full Article
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nydailynews.com –
2009-05-10
Hollywood came back in force to DC for the White House Correspondents Dinner. Many showbiz Democrats passed on the dinner when President Bush was the guest of honor. ... Full Article
C oming off a rousing screening of his "film essay" PoliWood at New York's TriBeCa Film Festival, Barry Levinson is psyched to bring it to the Maryland Film Festival on Sunday. ... Full Article