A pioneering example of this style will be projected this Saturday at the UW Cinematheque - Primary. It follows JFK and Hubert H. Humphrey around Wisconsin during the Democratic Presidential primary in 1960. The scene of Humphrey standing by himself on a corner in downtown Tomah shaking hands with passers-by is one that always stands out for me. It contrasts sharply with the highly-polished shots of candidates these days who are constantly surrounded by a retinue of advisors and security personnel.
The film is only an hour so it won't cut too drastically into your Saturday night partying schedule.
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Are you planning on going to see this Saturday?
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