Influence

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Influence

2020

1h 45m

Documentary

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The story of controversial advertising and public relations executive Timothy Bell.

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Jonathan Romney

Screen International

[A] hugely detailed, altogether unnerving exposé...

Jun 22, 2020

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John Doyle

Globe and Mail

The program is gripping, mind you, in a slightly terrifying way. Such is the sprawl of Bell's influence on world events that you come to suspect everything you've understood about world events has been deeply misleading.

May 21, 2020

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Leslie Felperin

The Hollywood Reporter

Even committed connoisseurs of corporate corruption may find it difficult to follow along with the film's narrative, especially since it digresses frequently to touch on related topics.

Feb 4, 2020

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Chris Barsanti

PopMatters

Cool yet blistering...

Dec 29, 2020

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Robert Salusbury

One Room With A View

A compelling and shocking portrait that speaks volumes about global corruption and our susceptibility to manipulation.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 6, 2020

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Rob Aldam

Backseat Mafia

A riveting and stylish insight into the rise and fall of a man who changed PR forever.

Jun 18, 2020

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Diana Neille

Director

Richard Poplak

Director

F.W. de Klerk

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Jacob Zuma

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Ron Leagas

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Tim Bell

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Synopsis

The story of controversial advertising and public relations executive Timothy Bell.

Director: Diana Neille, Richard Poplak
Producer: Neil Brandt, Bob Moore
Screenwriter: Diana Neille, Richard Poplak
Production Co: Eye Steel Film
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 18, 2021
Runtime: 1h 45m

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