1. Movie Summary - Wag the Dog
Both of the texts highlight the abuse of power by political leaders, as well as power of media images to control public opinion and also emphasizes that the prevailing representation of people and politics at a given time is a function of power instead of truth. Firstly, in the beginning of the film, it introduced with a military style drumming combined with the banjo in the beginning which appealing to the heartland of America with a quote: "Why does the dog wag its tail? ... The power of representation of people and politics at a given time is a function of power instead of truth is hig...
- Word Count: 1196
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: Graduate