NOT propaganda! Politics is NOT the focus of this film. The election was addressed only because it was the hot topic of life during the time period that this was filmed. ANY topic discussed in depth could help highlight the filmmakers' goals of giving a voice to the region and its culture. Born and raised in Northern Appalachia myself, I'll add that the content is accurate AND respectful. This documentary does a GREAT job of helping a viewer better understand the difference between a stereotype (the Hillbilly) and the subculture (humans) it misrepresents.