Merchants of Doubt opened Friday, March 6th in New York and Los Angeles! Find out when it is playing in your area.
Inspired by the acclaimed book by Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway, Merchants of Doubt 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 contrary aim of spreading maximum confusion about well-studied public threats ranging from toxic chemicals to pharmaceuticals to climate change.
Robert Kenner’s informative and infuriating new documentary, ought to remind us that the denial of climate change is hardly a joke. —A. O. Scott, The New York Times
The film expands on the book by science historians Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway to show how these shady few, motivated by a combination of politics and big payouts, work tirelessly to convince the American public to act against their own self-interest. —Lindsay Abrams, Salon
Check out the full listings to find when it will be playing near you and learn more about the film here.
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