A meditation of democracy’s strengthens and weaknesses

What is the difference between the voice of the mob and the voice of the people?
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The core of the film is a compelling dialog about democracy. The general just might be right. The beleaguered president still has one thing the general does not have, an electoral mandate. When he explains what that means, it is worth listening.
My IMDB review
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058576/reviews-61
Recommended for adults.