Wednesday March 25, 2009
Wag the Dog (Rated R)
Sponsored by the Politics and International Affairs Association and UNCW Presents.
Dustin Hoffman and Robert DeNiro lead an all-star cast in Barry Levinson's WAG THE DOG. This comedy focuses on the machination of power as a presidential spin doctor (Robert DeNiro) teams with a celebrated Hollywood producer (Dustin Hoffman) to manufacture a fake war. The film also stars Anne Heche, Denis Leary and Willie Nelson. Less than two weeks before election day, a scandal erupts that threatens to cripple the President's bid for a second term. The ultimate spin doctor, Conrad Brean (Robert DeNiro)has the uncanny ability to manipulate politics, the press and most importantly - the American people. Starring
Dustin Hoffman, Robert DeNiro, Anne Heche, Woody Harrelson,Willie Nelson, Denis Leary, and Andrea Martin. Directed by Barry Levinson.
Rated R; 106 minutes; 1998.
Lumina Theater. 7 p.m. Free.
Brought to you by UNCW Presents.
