Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
Hi.
I watched the 2025 documentary film movie Prime Minister about former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern's tumultuous 2017-2023 prime ministership. I thought it was an interesting film which produced some reflections on the nature of politics, personality and fame, as well as the temperament needed for the brutal harshness of politics.
All of which I share here...please enjoy. :-)
Timestamps
0:00 Intro — Film Overview & Expectations (Jacinda Ardern and Comparison With Hillary Clinton)
3:37 The Film Was More Complex Than Expected
5:01 The Film’s Two Core Themes: Hope vs Political Brutality
9:31 Leadership Style & Public Perception (Comparison To Barack Obama)
14:04 COVID Response, Backlash & Major Controversies
17:17 The Limits Of “Kindness Politics”
18:44 Burnout & The Decision To Step Down
20:29 Leadership Transition & What Makes A Winning Politician (Chris Hipkins, Donald Trump)
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Hi.
I watched the 2025 documentary film movie Prime Minister about former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern's tumultuous 2017-2023 prime ministership. I thought it was an interesting film which produced some reflections on the nature of politics, personality and fame, as well as the temperament needed for the brutal harshness of politics.
All of which I share here...please enjoy. :-)
Timestamps
0:00 Intro — Film Overview & Expectations (Jacinda Ardern and Comparison With Hillary Clinton)
3:37 The Film Was More Complex Than Expected
5:01 The Film’s Two Core Themes: Hope vs Political Brutality
9:31 Leadership Style & Public Perception (Comparison To Barack Obama)
14:04 COVID Response, Backlash & Major Controversies
17:17 The Limits Of “Kindness Politics”
18:44 Burnout & The Decision To Step Down
20:29 Leadership Transition & What Makes A Winning Politician (Chris Hipkins, Donald Trump)
X profile - https://x.com/redemotivator (I still post here from time to time).
