The best political movies to watch this season

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With Election Day less than a month away, sometimes we just need an escape from the stump speeches, attack ads and reports about the horse race. Often, a political movie can provide the perfect distraction. We'll talk about the best political movies to watch this season.

NPR arts critic Bob Mondello and Washington Post contributor Mike Mayo will join The Daily Circuit Thursday to talk about their picks and take your suggestions.

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The Candidate

Seven Days in May

Three Days of the Condor

The Enemy Within

Dr. Strangelove

Fail Safe

State of the Union

Wag the Dog

The Best Man

Primary Colors

All the President's Men

The American President

Duck Soup

Election

Milk

The Contender

The State Within

A Face in the Crowd

Being There

Dave

Lions for Lambs

The Fog of War

The War Room

The Great McGinty

Advise and Consent

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