directed by: Barry Levinson, year: 1997
actors: Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Anne Heche, Woody Harrelson

Wag the Dog is a satirical comedy that explores the power of media manipulation in politics. When a scandal threatens to derail the President's re-election campaign, a spin doctor and a Hollywood producer concoct a fake war to divert public attention. The film highlights the blurred lines between reality and fiction, and raises questions about the ethics of political deception and the role of media in shaping public perception.

Government Critique, Comedy, Satire, Political, Media, Manipulation