November

Set against the backdrop of a critical election year, the narrative follows President Charles Smith as he grapples with dwindling approval ratings and the looming threat of nuclear war. While his staff and wife prepare for defeat, Smith clings to hope, using a seemingly trivial Thanksgiving turkey pardon as a catalyst to regain public favor. Mamet's sharp wit and unflinching critique of political machinations create a darkly comedic exploration of ambition and desperation in American politics.