During breaks from filming, Jon Stewart and Steve Carell would go to the crowds of locals who gathered to watch, and sign autographs, take selfies and tell jokes. See more »
Goofs
When Jack Hastings goes to Gary Zimmer with his decision to run for mayor, Steve Carrell gets spooked being suddenly woken up to Chris Cooper watching him sleep and breaks one of the pieces to the headboard. Camera cuts from Cooper to Carrell, the headboard is now fixed. See more »
Quotes
Faith Brewster:
As long as I say it repeatedly, doggedly.
Gary Zimmer:
And with unearned confidence.
Faith Brewster:
I lie.
Gary Zimmer:
I am lying to you.
Faith Brewster:
And you know I lie. I'm actually in this position because of how effectively I lie to you. Are we clear?
Gary Zimmer:
We call this the spin room, without shame.
Faith Brewster:
Spinning is something you do to disorient people.
Gary Zimmer:
And you all know that, and yet, here we are.
Faith Brewster:
What a wonderful play we're putting on.
Gary Zimmer:
Thank you so much. And fuck you America.
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Crazy Credits
There are many extra scenes after the closing credits start to roll. When it's about to end, Trevor Potter, former FEC chairman gives a brief, funny interview. See more »
This is a very interesting film about the behind the scenes of American politics. It is engaging, funny and witty all at the same time. I enjoyed it.