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  • Starring: George W. Bush
  • Summary: This documentary examines America's tumultuous electoral process through the eyes of diverse politicians, activists, and voters. (IFC Films)

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
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  1. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tim Grierson
    90
    From its riveting opening to its gripping conclusion, . . . So Goes the Nation is arguably the most intelligent, kinetic analysis of the modern election process since "The War Room."
  2. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: Peter Rainer
    83
    The movie confirms what most of us have known all along: Electability is all about staying on message.
  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    50
    The film's triple thesis is that elections are run badly, Democrats are often clueless and Republicans are clever. Maybe--but that still leaves too many unanswered questions.

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  1. SilviaM.
    9
    Dems need to see this movie to understand what we did wrong and how the Bushies supresssed our vote. As the NY Times said it can serve as a manual for 2008. We can lick our wounds or we can learn from our mistakes and start winning. So Goes the Nation is a film for Dems who want to start winning again.… Expand
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