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Why movies set in D.C. rarely steer clear from politics and power

Washington, D.C., shows up often on the big screen, but rarely in films that aren't about its political power.

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Elissa Nadworny is an NPR Correspondent covering higher education. She previously covered reproductive rights and abortion.
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Miles Parks is a correspondent on NPR's Washington Desk, where he covers voting and election security, and is a co-host of the NPR Politics Podcast.

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