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Quick Info

Rating

7.5/10

Release2014

Runtime1h 36m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

Revenue$192,400

Production

Participant

Movie

Merchants of Doubt

2014

1h 36m

7.5

Documentary

Synopsis

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

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