Head of State

In the movie Head of State starring Chris Rock, Rock's character, Mays Gilliam becomes a politician that no one had expected him to turn out to be. He goes through many phases while running for President. Through ought the movie it is clear that the point is to play with the stereotypes of all politician being ignorant, know it all, kiss ups. It satirizes the idea that politicians will do anything to get ahead. Whether it be the way they run their campaign or the was they present a speech at a constitutional convention. In the movie Mays Gilliam started off his campaigns by just trying to give the people what they want and get them to like him. He acted professional and organized which in no way represented his real personality and intentions. As the movie went on he started to take hold of his power in his own way. He started acting like himself, and being honest with the citizens. The outcome was amazing, everyone liked him as a politician because he was being himself.
Much of this shows through ought the movie right as Mays starts his campaign, it is clear he is not acting himself in front of press or during speech's, he tries to act professional. Later on when he and Baker, his opponent, are closer in the race Mays realizes the only way to win his to be himself. He starts fun campaigns and connects with crowds in his own way, he starts to win over the majority of votes. Lastly, when he wins he remains himself and I'm assuming he keeps the promises he gave to the citizens.