Classic Tuesdays: The Candidate

Join our very own Programming Director, Dan Friedman, for a fascinating conversation, Q&A and insights about this classic 70’s Academy award winning film starring Robert Redford, Don Porter and Peter Boyle. With the help of campaign manager Melvin Lucas (Boyle), progressive California lawyer Bill McKay (Redford) agrees to run for a seat in the Senate against Republican incumbent Crocker Jarmon (Porter), though he has little chance of winning. Constituents respond to his candidacy, though, and as his popularity grows, McKay finds himself increasingly losing control over his message and surrendering his long-held ideals in the race to win.