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Sep 4, 1992 · In the person of Mr. Robbins, whose performance is a career-defining achievement, Bob Roberts is a smoothly ingratiating, guitar-playing businessman, a self-made millionaire who wants to be the...
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Sep 11, 1992 · Bob Roberts, the hero of Tim Robbins‘ new film, is a “populist” candidate for the Senate in Pennsylvania. He’s a self-made millionaire who sings folk songs to his audiences, songs with titles like “The Times They are a-Changin’ Back.”
Apr 19, 2017 · If you want to be disturbed and yet also oddly reassured that American politics cycle through the same themes again and again, look no further than the 1992 political mockumentary Bob Roberts...
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- Erica Lies
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Bob Roberts is a 1992 American satirical mockumentary film written, directed by, and starring Tim Robbins. [ 5] It depicts the rise of Robert "Bob" Roberts Jr., a right-wing politician who is a candidate for an upcoming United States Senate election.
Tim Robbins is Bob Roberts, a right wing, Bob Dylan opposite, singing patriotic folk songs denigrating liberals. Robbins projects a JFK like charisma, as he comes across as a real American hero of the working class.
May 13, 1992 · Caustic docudrama about a wealthy crypto-fascist folk singer who runs for the U.S. Senate displays the impressive multiple talents of Tim Robbins as director, writer, actor, singer and songwriter.
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A political horror story for teens and adults. Read Common Sense Media's Bob Roberts review, age rating, and parents guide.
