Hollywood goes to Washington

Mark Leibovich paints a vivid portrait of Washington, D.C. in his book "This Town," but there are also many movies that take a close look at that city.

Stephanie Curtis and Kerri Miller discuss the best film takes on our nation's capital.

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, 1939

All the President's Men, 1976

The American President, 1995

Charlie Wilson's War, 2007

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