In revisiting Frank Capra's film 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,' the article contrasts Jefferson Smith's dramatic filibuster with Senator Cory Booker's recent 25-hour speech. While Smith, portrayed by Jimmy Stewart, exemplifies the struggle for free speech against injustice, Booker, though not technically filibustering, maintains a composed demeanor in his protest against the Trump administration. The comparison highlights varying styles yet shared values of idealism in American democracy, emphasizing the emotional and physical toll such public displays can take on individuals advocating for justice and integrity.
A CBS newsman describes Senator Jefferson Smith's filibuster as the American privilege of free speech in its most dramatic form, highlighting the ideal of democracy.
Cory Booker's 25-hour speech to protest the Trump administration echoes the idealism of Smith, though he maintained composure, unlike the haggard character portrayed by Stewart.
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