World Premiere
Poliwood
| USA | 85 MINUTES | EnglishDocumentary
Legendary Academy Award®-winning director Barry Levinson sets out to explore the collision and collusion between politics and Hollywood. The film gives the viewer a front-row seat and backroom access to the most significant presidential campaign of the 21st century.
Featuring interviews with high-profile celebrities and powerful political figures, Poliwood gives insider access to the influence Hollywood has over today's political process as we discover the thin line between politician and actor, news and entertainment, policy and tabloid. Trailing a number of politically active actors, writers, directors, and musicians, this documentary is sure to spark debate about the role media and celebrities should have in modern-day politics. A Screen Media Films presentation.
Following the May 1 screening, join director Barry Levinson and actors Josh Lucas, Tim Daly, Ellen Burstyn, Robert Davi, Matthew Modine, Frank Luntz, and Wendie Malick for a special conversation moderated by Lawrence O'Donnell, NBC News political analyst and writer.
Cast & Credits
Directed by
Barry Levinson and Barry Levinson
Barry Levinson is an Academy Award®-winning director, screenwriter, and producer who has crafted an enviable reputation in the film industry as a director who blends literate and intelligent visions into his films, which include Diner, Tin Men, Rain Man, Good Morning Vietnam, Bugsy, Sleepers, Wag the Dog, and What Just Happened.
Producers
Robin Bronk, Robert Baruc, Tim Daly, Jason Sosnoff
Editor
Aaron Yanes
Primary Cast
Anne Hathaway, Susan Sarandon, Will.i.am, Sting, Josh Lucas, Ellen Burstyn
Director
Barry Levinson
Contacts
Press Contact
Robin Bronk
Creative Coalition
1100 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036
Phone: 212 512 5852
robin.bronk@hbo.com
Creative Coalition
1100 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036
Phone: 212 512 5852
robin.bronk@hbo.com
Sales Contact
Robert Baruc
President
Screen Media Films
757 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10017
Phone: P: (212) 308-1790
E: rbaruc@screenmedia.net
President
Screen Media Films
757 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10017
Phone: P: (212) 308-1790
E: rbaruc@screenmedia.net
Press Contact
Allen Eichhorn
PMK/HBH
161 6th Ave. Ste. 10R New York, NY 10013
Phone: (212) 373-6115
allen.eichhorn@pmkhbh.com
PMK/HBH
161 6th Ave. Ste. 10R New York, NY 10013
Phone: (212) 373-6115
allen.eichhorn@pmkhbh.com
Technical Contact
Aaron Yanes
330 South Second Street, #2 Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: 917 586 7809
aaron.yanes@gmail.com
330 South Second Street, #2 Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: 917 586 7809
aaron.yanes@gmail.com
Print Source
Jason Sosnoff
251 West 13th Street New York, NY 10011
Phone: 203 938 1082
jason.sosnoff@eservermail.com
251 West 13th Street New York, NY 10011
Phone: 203 938 1082
jason.sosnoff@eservermail.com
* Rush Tickets available at venue except for
Beacon Theatre
Beacon Theatre
Rush will be offered when advanced tickets for a screening or event are no longer available at venues
other than Beacon Theatre.
The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
Friday, May 1, 6:00 pm
@BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
After the Movie: Following the screening, Emmy Award®-winning writer/producer and MSNBC political analyst Lawrence O'Donnell will lead a discussion about this convergence of politics and Hollywood with director Barry Levinson, political consultant Frank Luntz, and actors Josh Lucas, Tim Daly, Ellen Burstyn, Robert Davi, Matthew Modine, and Wendie Malick for a special conversation moderated by Lawrence O'Donnell, NBC News political analyst and writer.
Due to unforeseen schedule changes, Rachael Leigh Cook, Lynn Whitfield, Tony Goldwyn, and Gloria Reuben cannot attend.
