In cinema verite style this documentary tells the story of John F. Kennedy's 1960 Democratic Primary win in Wisconsin against Hubert Humphrey. Mostly without narration, the film captures the candidates not only in public moments, but in private ones as well, and far more candidly than could ever be possible today. Written and directed by Robert Drew. Cameramen: Richard Leacock, Terrence McCartney Filgate, Bill Knoll, Albert Maysles, Don Pennebaker. Drew Associates. Running time: 57 minutes. 1960. Print courtesy of the Academy Film Archive.

Immediately following the discussion with the filmmakers, we will present the 1949 Best Picture winner, All the King's Men, a cynical tale about an honest and reform-minded politician who rises to the governor's mansion on a tide of populist support, only to become as corrupt and entrenched as his political foes. His ultimate crowning as a demagogue is as ironic as it is frightening. As relevant today as ever. Columbia Pictures. 1949. Running time 109 minutes. Print courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Academy Awards: Lead Actor (Broderick Crawford), Supporting Actress (Mercedes McCambridge), Best Picture (Robert Rossen). Academy Award nominations: Supporting Actor (John Ireland), Directing (Robert Rossen), Film Editing (Robert Parrish, Al Clark), Writing - Screenplay, (Robert Rossen).