Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
drama
134
Stimulating
Consistently challenges the viewer and rewards attention
Score Breakdown
Cognitive Stimulation/50
30
Educational Value/50
34
Craft & Quality/50
38
IQ = round((Cognitive × 0.4 + Educational × 0.35 + Craft × 0.25) × 4)
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The TVI Take
A naive idealist is appointed to the US Senate and confronts political corruption. Frank Capra's civic drama is exceptional.
Educational about the mechanics of the Senate, filibuster procedures, and political corruption. Jimmy Stewart's performance is definitive. Essential American civic cinema.
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