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      A Dangerous Idea

      Released Sep 28, 2018 1h 48m Documentary List
      Reviews 69% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings Scientists debunk the myth that the poor are genetically different from the rich. Read More Read Less

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      John DeFore Hollywood Reporter Containing enough ideas and episodes to fill a semester-long undergrad course, the debut doc is worthwhile but stumbles in imagining its audience... Sep 27, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member This film is absorbing, well researched, and deeply illuminating on an important topic ï¿ 1/2" one putting much of our current national dialogue into a broad and troubling historical context. The film moves through an enormous amount of scientific, pseudo-scientific, social, political and historical material tied beautifully together through the overarching theme expressed in the title. The editing, musical score, archival research, historical photos and film clips, choice of commentators ï¿ 1/2" all add up to a first rate and important documentary film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Great film to put down the ridiculous idea that allowed leaders to comit genocides and cause inequality. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member Timely, incisive, chilling. Extremely well produced, highly informative, and powerful. Highly recommended for both the living room and the classroom. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Excellent scientifically based analysis of concept of DNA and genetics. Provides excellent insight into the socio-economic issues facing many in the United States and a strong critique of the oppressive policies that seek to ensure the divide between genders, races, religions, and classes remains. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Audience Member This riveting and multi-layered documentary reveals the terrible consequences of bad gene science in the United States. It's always compelling, sometimes shocking, and needs to be seen! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member This challenging yet inspiring film reminds us that government can and should work for the people and that for too long some policymakers have been using false science to maintain inequalities across the board. Watch this film! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Scientists debunk the myth that the poor are genetically different from the rich.
      Director
      Stephanie Welch
      Producer
      Mary Morgan
      Screenwriter
      Andrew Kimbrell, David Scalisi, Stephanie Welch
      Distributor
      Passion River
      Production Co
      Paragon Media Productions
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Sep 28, 2018, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Oct 29, 2018
      Runtime
      1h 48m