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Film Info

2019 | 90 min. Director:  Larry Weinstein
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Co-Production Company

taglicht media Film- & Fernsehproduktion
Cäsarstr. 58
50968 Köln

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Documentary

Propaganda. The Art of Selling Lies

Synopsis

From ancient cave paintings to Twitter feeds and deep fakes, propaganda's rapid progression hasn't compromised its potency. Tracing its effective use by religious figures, politicians and marketers, director Larry Weinstein crafts a persuasive study of the mechanics behind propaganda. This fascinating investigation confronts us with timely questions: If we grow up surrounded by propaganda, how do we know what is true? What risks are inherited by a society tricked into their perceptions? Freedom of speech is critical to a democracy's survival, yet demagogues have consistently exploited that freedom to coerce willing supporters. Contemporary artists, including Kent Monkman, Shepard Fairey and Ai Weiwei, analyze their politically motivated work, creatively co-opting the conventions of disinformation that have permeated their respective cultures. As our platforms for spreading ideas continue to expand in a digital age, dangerous lies have never been better disguised. (HotDocs, Alexander Rogalski)

Cast & Crew

Festivals/awards

2019
Hot Docs Toronto
DOXA Vancouver
OFFA Oakville
DOCK International Historical FF Burgas

Co-Production Company

taglicht media Film- & Fernsehproduktion
Cäsarstr. 58
50968 Köln

Cast & Crew

Larry Weinstein

Categories

Documentary
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