The West Wing popped into my head. That was a great show with
lots of realistic elements and information.

On 6/23/09, Jeff wrote:
> While not a movie, The West Wing had many episodes that could
> be used for a government class.
>
> On 6/23/09, Govt. Teacher wrote:
>> I intend on using part of my summer to update my materials
>> for the 12th grade government classes I teach. I'd be
>> interested in hearing from others any suggestions for movies
>> appropriate for government classes. Below are several that I
>> have used to mixed results, and would love to find something
>> better.
>> The Candidate (too boring for my students)
>> All The President's Men (no longer can show it because of
>> language)
>> A More Perfect Union (good content but students still find
>> it boring)
>> White Light Black Rain
>> 12 Angry Men
>> Manchurian Candidate
>> Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (probably the best of the
>> bunch, but nearly 70 years old)
>> 13 Days (no longer can show it because of language)
>>
>> What am I missing?

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