Join us for a feature film screening taking place at America House Kyiv and participate in a discussion about media manipulation, political power, and the construction of public perception in “Wag the Dog” (1997) from director Barry Levinson.
Explore the language of cinema, watch movies in their original language, and practice your English-speaking skills through friendly moderated discussions at American Film Nights with America House Kyiv. Join us Tuesdays at 18:30 at America House Kyiv. Participation is by pre-registration only. Learn more about our upcoming films and how to attend here.
Our next event will take place on November 12th, at 18:30 at America House Kyiv (Mykoly Pymonenka Street 6.)
“Wag the Dog” (1997)
After being caught in a scandalous situation days before the election, the president does not seem to have much of a chance of being re-elected. One of his advisers contacts a top Hollywood producer in order to manufacture a war in Albania that the president can heroically end, all through mass media.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 1h 37m
Rating: R
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