This timely portrait follows the fictional senate campaign of Bill McKay (Robert Redford), a young, passionate, and photogenic leftist who believes in “A Better Way.” Shot on location with political correspondents playing themselves and real politicians interacting with Redford’s fictional campaign, The Candidate feels more like a political documentary than a fictional film. Acting as a condemnation of the media’s role in the careful cultivation of politicians’ images, The Candidate depicts the tragic transformation of idealism turned political doublespeak. 1972, 35mm, 110 minutes.

Series Passes

• Redford #AtTheWalker Pass: $25 ($20 Walker members, students, and seniors)

See all 9 films as part of this series highlighting Robert Redford’s career as actor and director. Purchase a pass and be entered to win two tickets to the Walker Dialogue with Redford on November 12.