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Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media

1992, Documentary, 2h 48m

8 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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Movie Info

In this documentary, linguist and liberal political activist Noam Chomsky presents his thoughts on how the mass media works against democracy's best interests. The corporations and investors controlling the outlets where most people get their news, he argues, selectively choose what to cover for reasons having to do with personal agendas and retaining power, rather than what's best for readers and viewers. After discussing examples, Chomsky gives suggestions on how to be a well-informed citizen.
  • Genre:
    Documentary
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Mark Achbar, Peter Wintonick
  • Producer:
    Mark Achbar, Adam Symansky, Peter Wintonick
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Zeitgeist Films, BuyIndies.com Inc., Films Transit International [ca/nl/us]
  • Sound Mix:
    Mono

Cast & Crew

Mark Achbar
Mark Achbar
Self
Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky
Self
Edward S. Herman
Edward S. Herman
Self
William F. Buckley
William F. Buckley
Self
Kelvin Flook
Kelvin Flook
Video Host (uncredited)
Peter Jennings
Peter Jennings
Self
Bill Moyers
Bill Moyers
Self
Tom Wolfe
Tom Wolfe
Self
Mark Achbar
Mark Achbar
Director
Peter Wintonick
Peter Wintonick
Director
Mark Achbar
Mark Achbar
Producer
Francis Miquet
Francis Miquet
Associate Producer
Francis Miquet
Francis Miquet
Line Producer
Dennis R. Murphy
Dennis R. Murphy
Executive Producer
Colin Neale
Colin Neale
Executive Producer
Adam Symansky
Adam Symansky
Producer
Peter Wintonick
Peter Wintonick
Producer
Carl Schultz
Carl Schultz
Original Music
Mark Achbar
Mark Achbar
Cinematographer
Eddie Becker
Eddie Becker
Cinematographer
Norbert Bunge
Norbert Bunge
Cinematographer
Kip Durrin
Kip Durrin
Cinematographer
Dan Garson
Dan Garson
Cinematographer
Peter Wintonick
Peter Wintonick
Film Editing
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Critic Reviews for Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media

All Critics (8) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (2)
Full Review… Joshua Rothkopf In These Times Full Review… Sheila Johnston Independent (UK) Full Review… Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle Full Review… Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Full Review… Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Full Review… Thomas Delapa Boulder Weekly Full Review… Christopher Null Filmcritic.com Full Review… Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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Audience Reviews for Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media

  • Jan 16, 2012
    Chomsky's landmark exposition of the media and how they choose to depict stories is still relevant today. However, he misses the mark on a key element: how the media can be driven to cover stories based on profit rather than some grand conspiracy. A visual masterpiece nonetheless.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Jul 23, 2011
    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.
    Super Reviewer
  • May 25, 2011
    Required viewing for the human race.
    Jonny B Super Reviewer
  • Jun 01, 2008
    Highly fascinating!!
    Leo L Super Reviewer
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