Spin doctors spread misinformation and confusion among American citizens to delay progress on such important issues as global climate change.
Release Date: March 6th, 2015
PG-13 |1 hr 36 min
Plot SummarySpin doctors spread misinformation and confusion among American citizens to delay progress on such important issues as global climate change.
Director: Robert Kenner
Genres: Documentary
Production Co: Participant Media, Omidyar Network
Keywords: Rise
Merchants of Doubt shouldn't be a hard sell. The fact that it is should make you very mad. show more
Subtle, it’s not. But it is effective. The days when Al Gore could mobilize a nation with wonky charm and a PowerPoint presentation are over. As Marc Morano says, “keep it short, keep it simple, keep it funny.” show more
There isn’t a tremendous amount of new information in this generally well-crafted documentary. But it makes a potent, urgent case against the merchants of doubt who play games with the planet’s future. show more
