Cinema Slapdown Round 40: Alexander Payne’s ELECTION October 9, 2012

Screening followed by a knockdown, drag out debate between Student Government President and Journalism major Cassandra “Why are you lecturing me?” Norris vs. Journalism Faculty Howard “Just tell me who won!” Schlossberg. Referee’d by Film & Video Department Associate Professor and Talk Cinema host Ron Falzone.

Is Election a metaphor for the current state of American politics? In an election year, can Obama and Romney learn something from Tracy and Mr. McAllister? Does it matter to anyone who gets elected or just the one who is elected? Who still believes in truth, democracy and justice for all? On the road to greatness, should one never underestimate an overachiever?