Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Jefferson Smith, a youthful and guileless leader of the Boy Rangers, finds himself suddenly thrust into the United States Senate when he is appointed by the manipulative governor of his home state. With dreams of instigating positive change in society, Jefferson arrives in Washington with unbridled enthusiasm. However, he soon realizes that the political machine operates on a vastly different plane than he had expected, and his aspirations for a national boys' camp run headlong into the ruthless ambition of his state's powerful political figurehead. The film masterfully captures the essence of naivete, idealism, and the harsh realities of Washington politics as Jefferson grapples with the complexities of the system in which he finds himself ensnared.