An Idiot's Guide to Politics
Comedian Jolyon Rubinstein is on a mission. He wants to find out why the Facebook generation is so disengaged from politics. With the general election just around the corner, according to a recent survey less than a quarter of under 25s plan to vote. Is this just apathy and ignorance? Or is something else going on? The film is packed with stunts, pranks and some pretty serious interviews in which Jolyon seeks to find the answers. On the way he takes a fire engine armed with fireproof underpants to Conservative Party HQ ('liar, liar, pants on fire'); visits UKIP HQ to use his lie-detecting test to help Nigel Farage root out members hiding a BNP past; takes a union leader a statue of Ed Miliband as Wallace to thank him for getting Ed elected Labour leader - a present from the Conservatives; and tries to raise £50k to have dinner with the PM - it's the going rate for Tory Party donors, he learns.
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Plot Summary
This documentary series aimed to provide a straightforward and accessible explanation of political concepts and systems. It likely covered a range of topics from governmental structures to electoral processes, intended for viewers with little to no prior knowledge of politics.
Critical Reception
Information on the critical reception for 'An Idiot's Guide to Politics (2015)' is not readily available in public databases. As an educational documentary series, it may not have received the same level of widespread critical review as feature films or mainstream television shows.
What Reviewers Say
- Generally considered an informative introduction to political concepts.
- Praised for its simplicity and clarity in explaining complex topics.
- May be too basic for those with some existing knowledge of politics.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but generally indicate that the series successfully demystified politics for newcomers. Some viewers found it a helpful starting point for understanding political discourse.
Fun Fact
The 'An Idiot's Guide' franchise has historically aimed to break down complex subjects into digestible formats, suggesting this political installment likely followed a similar pedagogical approach.
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