Dave VHS

Dave (DVD) Kevin Kline Sigourney Weaver political comedy for the half of American adults who cannot name the three branches of American government according toWilliam Sellers founder National History Academy 5 week residential class visiting Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area with relevant lectures: Gettysburg, Harpers Ferry, Monticello, Manassas, National Archives US Charters of Freedom (Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights), Smithsonian National Museum of American History using Case Method eg James Madison US Constitution 1787 at Montpelier Madison's home Orange, Virginia.Democracy is a fragile thing and we have to stay vigilant and really understand the foundations of our government to protect it. History education is essential. . . . I love the United States. Harvesting History William Sellers aims to expose a new generation to America's origins Nell Porter Brown harvardmag.org May-June 2018Dave (DVD) is a romantic romp through truncated civics literacy in the same manner as The Majestic (comedy post WWII small town Big Band America Jim Carrey Martin Landau David Ogden Stiers James Whitmore Bob Balaban Hal Holbrook Laurie Holden, Dreyfus Affair, Hollywood 10 HUAC) teaches midcentury political history.Another visual civics lesson looked at anti-Semitism and won blacklisting with the HUAC for the actorsGentleman's Agreement Gregory Peck investigative journalist Best Picture Best Supporting Actress Best Supporting Actor, featurette interviews with actors and aftermath of subpoenas with HUACHow do societies evolve from a culture of character to a culture of corruption, personal gain?All the King's Men Broderick Crawford biopic of Huey Long segue from populist to politicianThe Pelican Brief (Double Sided DIsc) Julia Roberts Denzel Washington Supreme Court assassination, gas and oil campaign contributions, obstruction of justiceThe Judge (2014) Robert Duvall Robert Downey Jr father-son conflict, legacy and small town politicsIn Dave (DVD) a Savings and Loan scandal requiring bailout has occurred. The President's lecherous behavior is veiled by Dave a Secret Service imposter whose temp job becomes full time when the President succumbs to Viagra stroke. Real politicians and newscasters play cameos as Dave tries to fit into the POTUS' lifestyle.Dave is confused by the First Lady's antipathy:Why couldn't you just die of a stroke like normal people? First Lady Sigourney WeaverYet Presidential staff are delighted with the enmity between President and First Lady.Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts Tavris & Aronson cognitive dissonance rationalizing harmful behaviorThe First Lady champions children in homeless shelters and Dave decides to accompany her on a publicity visit.When have you ever cared about the homeless? First Lady Sigourney WeaverInequality For All Robert Reich Dolly Parton comedy documentary how the rich get richer and the working poor become homelessThe POTUS' complicity in the Savings and Loan scandal finally catches up to naive Dave who has to devise a way to save the country from Chief of Staff Frank Langella. The Chief of Staff fraudulently blames the financial bust on VP Ben Kingsley, then plans to have Dave appoint him (Langella) as VP, eliminate Dave, reveal POTUS' stroke, and thus Voila! become President.Dave calls for a joint meeting of Senate and House where he admits to corruption and asks forgiveness from the country.Sorry About That: The Language of Public Apology Battistella victim blaming vs successful apologiesAssuming the brain is capable of absorbing new information and formulating thought, free of recreational chemical impairmentDave (DVD) is worth re-viewing for the thoughtful undertones which make one reflect on one's vain greedy self rationalizing, self indulgent behaviors which harm self respect, relationships or innocent others to whom we owe a duty of responsibility. 5*