Inspired by the book by Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway, the film takes audiences on a satirically comedic, yet illuminating ride into the heart of conjuring American spin. Filmmaker Robert Kenner lifts the curtain on a secretive group of highly charismatic, silver-tongued pundits-for-hire who present themselves in the media as scientific authorities, yet have the aim of spreading maximum confusion about well-studied public threats ranging from toxic chemicals to pharmaceuticals to climate change.
Publisher:Culver City, CA :Sony Pictures Classics,[2015]
General Note: English dialogue; Spanish, French, English, Korean, Chinese, Thai or Portuguese subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. Includes optional descriptive video service for people with visual disabilities.Inspired by the book Merchants of doubt by Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway.Originally packaged as part of a Blu-ray + DVD combo.Title from container.DVD video.
Participant or Performer Note: Patricia Callahan, Matthew Crawford.
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MPAA rating: PG-13; for brief strong language CHV rating: PG.