New Rochelle Plays Hollywood: The Candidate

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Film/ Cinema

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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Starring Robert Redford, Melvyn Douglas, Peter Boyle. Directed by Michael Ritchie. (110 minutes).

This film provides one of the most realistic looks at a political campaign, from inception to completion, of any film dealing with the subject. 

Robert Redford plays the idealistic son of a former Governor who is convinced to run for the Senate against a seasoned veteran Senator. The film cogently examines the reality, the compromises and the artifice of the political scene. Winner of one Academy Award.

New Rochelle Plays Hollywood is a film series presented by the New Rochelle Public Library. Prior to the screening, film aficionado Les Srager will introduce the history of the film and its creative personnel with a discussion period following the screening. The spring 2024 series features films that portray political elections.