The District received an evening of stars on Thursday night for the premier of HBO’s “Game Change” at the Newseum. The film is based on the behind-the-scenes story of Sarah Palin’s sudden rise to national political stardom in 2008, when John McCain picked her as his running mate for vice president. The film begins with McCain’s surprise selection and follows the events that lead to the general election.
Mark Halperin, who co-authored the book that inspired the film, said “It’s a great movie that’s about a topic that people will really find compelling. Whether you like Sarah Palin or you don’t like her, she’s a really compelling figure.” Julianne Moore, who portrays Palin, says the movie is about much more than a single person. Moore said, “Really it’s about how we are drawn again and again to people who are wildly charismatic and attractive and maybe have a movie-star quality. Why we think that those attributes are necessary for a leader is beyond me. Obviously, they’re not.” The movie “Game Change” debuts on Saturday at 9 p.m.
