The Reel President illustrates the power of cinema and examines the tools used to create a presidential image. The White House has appropriated the notion of the "President" from Hollywood and employed Hollywood tactics to sell America a constructed image. We use Hollywood films, televised debates and press coverage, to investigate the political climate and the role of still and moving images in the portrayal of the Presidency. The Reel President explores the relationship between acting presidential and being presidential.
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