
All smiles, Moore greets her father, Pete Smith, who drove over from St. Michaels for the “Game Change” premiere. Photograph by Jeff Martin

“Game Change” co-author Mark Halperin with the film’s screenwriter, Danny Strong. Photograph by Jeff Martin

“Game Change” book co-authors Mark Halperin and John Heilemann. Photograph by Jeff Martin

Jay Roach, who directed “Game Change,” also directed an earlier HBO political film, “Recount.” Photograph by Jeff Martin

Actress Sarah Paulson, who plays McCain staffer Nicolle Wallace in “Game Change.” Photograph by Jeff Martin

Actress Julianne Moore on the rope line at the “Game Change” premiere. Photograph by Jeff Martin

Authors and actresses: John Heilemann, Sarah Paulson, Julianne Moore and Mark Halperin..jpg Photograph by Jeff Martin

Former New Hampshire senator John Sununu with his wife, Kitty. Photograph by Jeff Martin

The evening’s host, HBO Films president Len Amato. Photograph by Jeff Martin

Kari Strimple with Kendall and Rob Jesmer. Photograph by Jeff Martin

Albert Fonticiella, Sandy Bainum, and Chris Edwards, who was Sarah Palin’s deputy chief of staff (played by Larry Sullivan in the film). Photograph by Jeff Martin

Julia Morgan and Joey Kalmin. Photograph by Jeff Martin