directed by: Tim Robbins, year: 1992
actors: Tim Robbins

Bob Roberts, a charismatic conservative folk singer turned political candidate, fronts a televised campaign in this razor-sharp mockumentary. A documentary crew follows his ascent as he uses populist rhetoric, catchy songs, and media savvy to win votes, while backroom advisers engineer staged events and sound bites. The film skewers campaign tactics, celebrity politics, and the cult of personality, exposing how media can elevate charisma into power. As scrutiny increases, the audience is left to question the feeding frenzy of televised politics and the price of power.

Political Campaign, Comedy, Political Satire, Mockumentary