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Merchants of Doubt

Merchants of Doubt

How a handful of scientists obscured the truth on issues from tobacco smoke to global warming.

20147.51h 36m

Overview

Spin doctors spread misinformation and confusion among American citizens to delay progress on such important issues as global climate change.

Directed by Robert Kenner
Written by Robert Kenner, Kim Roberts
Box Office0Revenue: $192K

Top Cast

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Patricia Callahan

Herself

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Matthew Crawford

Himself

Stanton A. Glantz

Stanton A. Glantz

Himself

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Katharine Heyhoe

Herself

Themes & Keywords

propagandaclimate changelobby

About Merchants of Doubt

Merchants of Doubt is a documentary film released in 2014 exploring themes of propaganda, climate change, lobby. Directed by Robert Kenner, it stars Patricia Callahan, Matthew Crawford, Stanton A. Glantz. Spin doctors spread misinformation and confusion among American citizens to delay progress on such important issues as global climate change.

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