Misconception

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Misconception

PG-13

Released Jun 24, 2016

1h 33m

Documentary

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Filmmaker Jessica Yu travels to China, New York and Uganda to examine issues surrounding global population.

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

The timely, well-made documentary "Misconception" takes a three-pronged look at contemporary population growth and the real-world results of several complex issues surrounding the topic.

Jun 23, 2016

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Kenji Fujishima

Slant Magazine

The even-handedness of Jessica Yu's gaze throughout the first part of the film, alas, isn't sustained in the second and third chapters.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 24, 2014

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

An illuminating documentary that presents three different perspectives on the challenges of overpopulation.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 28, 2016

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Christopher Campbell

Nonfics

This not just an ineffective doc but a disappointment all around, with the most uniforming aspect being that it's got faults in every element of its making.

Rated: 1/5

Jun 25, 2016

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David Noh

Film Journal International

This doc offers a wealth of important information, but sometimes couches it in a too loaded and sometimes inappropriate style.

Jun 24, 2016

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Jessica Yu

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Kyra Sedgwick

Narrator

Jessica Yu

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Jessica Yu

Producer

Elise Pearlstein

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Jeff Skoll

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Jessica Yu travels to China, New York and Uganda to examine issues surrounding global population.

Director: Jessica Yu
Producer: Jessica Yu, Elise Pearlstein
Screenwriter: Jessica Yu
Distributor: Participant Media
Production Co: Participant
Rating: PG-13 (Mature Thematic Material|Some Sexual References)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 24, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 12, 2016
Runtime: 1h 33m

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