A Look At Mr Smith Goes To Washington

Mr Smith Goes To Washington is considered among the classics of American films. James Stewart played the lead role of Jefferson Smith, a naive Wisconsin country layman that becomes a US Senator. Jefferson, an average small town guy, is suddenly brought into a world of the politically corrupt. His honesty and moral fiber is a vast contrast to the wide spread corruption that unwittingly surrounds him in the White House.

When Jefferson first arrives in Washington D. C., he is completely fascinated to be a part of the American political machine. Many of his peers in the Senate doubt his ability to be an effective politician. Several others prey on his lack of experience and naivete. But Smith is too caught up in the awe of the white house to even notice.

Jefferson’s Governor selected him for Senate because he thought his simple, wide eyed, average Joe ways would make him the perfect stooge for his corrupt boss in the Senate. They needed someone that would not cause them any problems and would do exactly what they said. They agreed Jefferson would be the right fit for the job. He was well known in his small community for being an honest man and this is exactly the image they needed to hide their wicked schemes behind.

Because of his views, it is hard for Jefferson to realize the corruption that is taking place around him. Those that are in on the scheme laugh behind his back and pass Jefferson off as a fool that doesn’t belong in the Senate. But they soon learn that he is not the simple man they all thought him to be.

Jefferson realizes he is being used. He also comes to learn that the Senate is filled with corrupt politicians seeking personal gain. At first he is stunned, then he rises to the occasion by standing up against his adversaries.

He decides to expose the Senators to the American people by stage a filibuster. He takes the Senate floor for several hours and exposes the illegal activities he witnesses in the Senate. For the first time, he is listened to and seen as a threat.

This film was considered the first whistle blower movie of its time. It showed American politics in a light that was never seen before. And for this very reason it was protested by many. Many politicians thought it portrayed the United States government poorly and were concerned about the views of other countries. The film was actually banned in several countries. It had an immediate and wide impact on the viewing public.

Mr Smith Goes to Washington is definitely an American film classic. The theme explores the idea that it only takes one person to stand up for justice. Integrity and honesty are still values Americans hold true and dear to the operation of their government. And Jefferson proved to be that hero people needed to look up to.

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