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Merchants of Doubt

March 23, 2015 to April 02, 2015

Inspired by the acclaimed book by Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway, Merchants of Doubt takes audiences on a satirically illuminating ride into the heart of conjuring American spin. Filmmaker Robert Kenner (Food, Inc.) lifts the curtain on the secretive group of highly charismatic, silver-tongued pundits-for-hire who stake claims contrary to scientific consensus. Presenting themselves in the media as experts, they are paid by corporations, think tanks and other special interests to cast doubt and delay governmental action on everything from cigarettes to pharmaceuticals and, most recently, climate change. Kenner examines the birth of the doubt industry, how it has succeeded for decades, and why we need to fight back.

David Ravensbergen of DeSmog Canada will participate in a Q&A on March 14, at 6:30 p.m.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8ii9zGFDtc

Venue: Bloor Cinema
Location: 506 Bloor St. W. Toronto, ON
Website: http://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/WebSales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=35296~fff311b7-cdad-4e14
Categories: Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

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