‘Knife Fight’ Review: A Rough Take on Dirty Politics Unspools at Tribeca

Fans of "The West Wing" will get a nostalgic kick out of "Knife Fight," which focuses on the nitty-gritty action of political campaigns. But this crowded sketch doesn't feel finished

Have you been missing “The West Wing?” Fans of Aaron Sorkin’s TV series will get a nostalgic kick out of “Knife Fight,” a film that focuses on the nitty-gritty, behind-the-scenes action of political campaigns and stars “West Wing” vets Rob Lowe and Richard Schiff.

The comic drama, which plays like minor league Sorkin, had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in Manhattan last night and a press screening today.

“Knife Fight” is the second feature film directed by Bill Guttentag, whose first was the mockumentary “Live!” He has won Oscars twice for documentary shorts subjects and been nominated three additional times for documentary shorts and features.

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