The War Room

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Liz Dombecki The War Room (1993) Rating: 4 The War Room is a documentary that analyzes the 1992 presidential race between Democrat Bill Clinton and Republican President George H.W Bush. Examining the emotional, mental, and moral aspects of politics, D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hedgus' provided a behind-the-scenes look at the day to day operations of Bill Clinton’s campaign staff. The documentary emphasizes the importance of Clinton’s “War Room,” a team of people who are in charge of crucial aspects of the campaign including transportation, strategy, media, and communication. The two people at the forefront of Clinton's campaign are James Carville, a combative strategist, and George Stephanopoulos, the director of exposure. Overall, The film illustrates how rewarding the political process can be. The importance of the War Room is that it gives the viewer an inside view to the electoral process. The viewer sees how those involved in the campaign will twist information to benefit the candidate. Also the viewer sees the development of a family and the close bonds being made by a team with a unified goal. George Stephanopoulos and James Carville are the primary members of Clinton's team and are ultimately responsible for his victory. The documentary emphasizes the dedication that these two men put into the campaign. For example, In a final scene of the movie, the two men receive praise from their co-workers for their hard work. Carville breaks down in front of national television thanking his co-workers, family, and supporters. However, Carville is unable to finish his thank you and breaks into tears. This demonstrates how significant the campaign really was, and how those involved in the process really take the campaign to heart. The film not only appeals to the viewer emotionally, but it also includes important political strategies that were used in the

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