I distinctly remember watching this in junior high. It was without a doubt the very moment that i became interested in politics.

For those of you that don't know, it's a about a bright eyed politician who make his way to Washington, only to realize what it's really all about. This is his story and I won't give too much away, except by saying that I became fascinated with filibusters after it was over.

In this movie a smalltown man is nominated to join the vacant senate spot.