MOVIE CHANGE: Election (1999)
Election is a biting political satire set inside a high school student-body race. Hyper-ambitious overachiever Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) appears destined to win until her civics teacher, Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick), quietly intervenes, driven by resentment and a misplaced sense of moral duty. What unfolds is a darkly comic portrait of power, manipulation, and rule-bending, revealing how ego and ambition can distort democratic ideals – even in the smallest and most familiar arenas.
Designed to spark conversation and inspire curiosity, the eight films selected offer a mix of fun, earnest, and borderline surreal perspectives on political life. Each evening will feature special guest observations on the themes or production of the film.
Profits from this series will be used to support the Jaimie Anderson Parliamentary Internship and Scholarships at the Carleton University Graduate Program in Political Management. Our goal is to support young Canadians who are eager to get involved in public life, equipping them with the tools, experience, and networks they need to make a meaningful impact.
Whether you’re a politico, wonk, or just love a good story, REEL Politics invites you to join us for eight nights that will entertain, inform, and (hopefully) inspire. Come for the movie (and the free popcorn!), and help encourage young people and stimulating conversations.
REEL Politics is organized by local volunteers including Mollie Anderson, Jennifer Robson, Robert Fontaine, Kathleen Davis, Isobel Haddow, Samantha Wilkie, Erica Martin, Chris Schlesak and Bruce Anderson. We are grateful for support from a diverse group of generous sponsors, and help in promotion from National Newswatch, Politico, Hill Times and Spark Advocacy.
