Sundance airs her work in the form of an ambitious six-part docu series that gets high marks for capturing the spirit and idealism of the staff but only passing grades for storytelling. "The Hill" shows earnest staffers drafting resolutions and press releases, debating issues and attending meetings, meeting constituents and briefing their boss. [...] a picture emerges of a legislative branch fueled by the political passion of individuals who are young, smart and tireless.

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