‘The Godfather’ to ‘Borat’: Films Defining the American Soul
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‘The Godfather’ to ‘Borat’: Films Defining the American Soul

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The Hollywood Reporter has ranked the top 25 movies that, according to the publication, best capture the essence of America. The list spans a variety of genres and eras, aiming to define national characteristics not explicitly addressed by the Founding Fathers.

The ranking includes films such as ‘Borat,’ ‘The Godfather,’ ‘Ferris Bueller,’ and ‘Sorry to Bother You.’ According to The Hollywood Reporter, these movies collectively represent aspects of the nation’s identity.

The publication asserts that the selected films explain the American soul “in a way the Founders didn’t exactly lay out 250 years ago.” The list attempts to provide cinematic insight into the complexities and nuances of American culture beyond historical documents.

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