DVD 82 IMDB 7.9

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Documentary

Nick Adams	Himself
Joan Barry	Herself
Charles Brennan	Himself
Russ Carnahan	Himself
Howard Dean	Himself
Martin Duggan	Himself
Artie Harris	Himself
Ray Hartman	Himself
Clay Haynes	Himself
Matt Henley	Himself
Can Mr Smith Get to Washington Anymore
Amy Walter
Mark Smith (XXIII)
Bill McClellan

Director	Frank Popper
Producer	Matt Coen; Mike Kime; Frank Popper
Writer	Matt Coen; Mike Kime; Frank Popper

A young unknown takes on an American political dynasty.

The award winning Can Mr. Smith Get To Washington Anymore?? is the inspiring story of a modern-day Mr. Smith's quixotic campaign to win the 2006 Missouri Democratic primary with little more than political savvy, tireless work, and passionate leadership over a committed group of grassroots volunteers that grows from a few friends to more than 500 by election day.

When twenty-nine-year-old Jeff Smith decides to run for the congressional seat of the retiring Democratic party leader Richard Gephardt, his family and friends think he's crazy. With no political experience, no name recognition, and no money, how can he possibly hope to defeat Russ Carnahan, the wealthy son of a Missouri political dynasty and the favorite of the political establishment and media?

At once an indictment of our often complacent and corrupt political system, Can Mr. Smith Get To Washington Anymore?? is also a celebration of what a small group of passionate people can still accomplish in a democracy.