From the beginning, Hollywood has had a fascination with creating films based upon political history. ... The films J.F.K. and All the President's Men are based upon major historical political events. ... In the same manner, not all of the events that occur in the film are factual, but many are simply meant to represent a broader idea. ... Although the film, as with any interpretation of history, has some fiction mixed in with fact, a documentary style was maintained throughout filming to "establish a strong sense of realism" (Toplin, 187). ... However, these films tell their stories...

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