Merchants of Doubt

Merchants of Doubt

An in-depth research on the public opinion’s manipulation tactics adopted by the colossal tobacco industry and the flame-retardant manufacturers, aiming to discredit any scientific findings that indicate the health risks of smoking and could damage the mass consumption of their products. An intrusive look on the mechanisms taking advantage of the human disposition to question all kinds of painful truths. Drawing parallels between these communication gimmicks and the conjuring tricks performed by magicians, this insightful documentary culminates in recent attempts to play down the dreadful consequences of climate change.

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Direction: Robert Kenner
Cinematography: Don Lenzer, Barry Berona, Jay Redmond
Editing: Kim Roberts
Music: Mark Adler
Producers: Robert Kenner, Melissa Robledo
Co-producers: Brian Pearle, Taki Oldham, Dylan Nelson, Youtchi von Lintel
Format: DCP
Color: Color
Production Country: USA
Production Year: 2014
Duration: 96΄
Contact: Park Circus, info@parkcircus.com
Awards/Distinctions: HMMA Award - Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA) 2014

Robert Kenner

Filmography

1993 The Lost Fleet of Guadalcanal (ΤV)
1994 Russia's Last Tsar (TV)
1998 America's Endangered Species: Don't Say Good-bye
2008 Food, Inc.
2011 When Strangers Click
2014 Merchants of Doubt
2016 Command and Control