The Distinguished Gentlemen
In the movie The Distinguished Gentlemen, Eddie Murphy satirized many aspects of our Congress. There were many jokes that poked fun at the integrity of Congress and its members. This movie focused on the House of Representatives.
The movie starts out with Murphy and his friends, con-artists, blackmailing a chairman of a committee for calling a sex hotline. The sleaziness of Congressmen is showed when Congressman Jeff Johnson dies for having sex with his secretary. Congressmen Jeff Johnson was known for his sexual harassment to women on the congressional staff.
After Jeff Johnson's death, someone suggests that his wife run in his place and win the position solely through name recognition. Murphy decides that he should try this scheme. Murphy mentioned all the perks of being a Congressman such as an office suit, high salary, travel money, and his own staff; his friends.
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