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Manufacturing Consent - Noam Chomsky and the Media (1993)

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Release Date: Mar 17, 1993 Wide

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The Canadian documentary Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media presents a lengthy, detailed look at the political beliefs of celebrated intellectual Noam Chomsky. Casting only passing glances at Chomsky's groundbreaking work in the field of linguistics and his eventful life, filmmakers Mark Achbar and Peter Witonick instead focus on his activities as a political dissident and media critic. Particular attention is paid to his contention that the American mass media serves as a form of

Unrated, 2 hr. 48 min.

Documentary, Art House & International, Special Interest

Directed By: Mark Achbar , Peter Wintonick

In Theaters: Mar 17, 1993 Wide

On DVD: Apr 2, 2002

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Essential.

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Cole Smithey

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A long, fascinating docu about the noted MIT professor and his lifelong work about propaganda in American society, or more specifically how the mass media set the agenda by selecting, distorting, framing--and also ignoring--major social issues.

December 26, 2006 Full Review Source: Screendaily

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I think the substance of this documentary was excellent - very important views are presented about how people and information are controlled. Was it exciting? No. Was it informative and interesting? Yes.

July 23, 2011

Sarah Prisbylla

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A great introduction to not only Chomsky but critical thinking. It's not as important to agree with Chomsky as to start thinking for yourself. A film everyone should see.

February 25, 2008