Wag the Dog is a satirical black comedy film directed by Barry Levinson. The movie tells the story of a spin doctor and a Hollywood producer who join forces to fabricate a war in order to distract the public from a presidential sex scandal. Through clever manipulation of the media and public perception, the film satirizes the power of propaganda and the role of the entertainment industry in shaping public opinion. Wag the Dog offers a darkly humorous and thought-provoking commentary on politics, media manipulation, and the blurred lines between reality and fiction.
