Presented By: Department of History
U-M History Film Series: The Campaign
David Tamayo and Eric Toups
When incumbent Congressman Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) commits a major gaffe, two wealthy CEOs decide to try to gain influence in their district by putting up a rival candidate. Their unlikely choice is a naive tourism director named Marty Huggins (Zach Galifianakis). Aided by his family's political connections and a cutthroat campaign manager, Marty soon becomes locked in a dead heat with Cam. As Election Day approaches, each man slings mud galore in a last-ditch effort to bury the other.
Join the U-M History Department for a free screening of The Campaign (2012) on Tuesday, October 22, at 5:30 pm in Angell Hall Auditorium B. Enjoy this lighthearted take on American politics just two weeks out from the presidential election. After the film, professors David Tamayo and Eric Toups will lead a brief discussion on how historians use their skills to follow and interpret a US election cycle.
Join the U-M History Department for a free screening of The Campaign (2012) on Tuesday, October 22, at 5:30 pm in Angell Hall Auditorium B. Enjoy this lighthearted take on American politics just two weeks out from the presidential election. After the film, professors David Tamayo and Eric Toups will lead a brief discussion on how historians use their skills to follow and interpret a US election cycle.
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