The Gilligan Manifesto

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The Gilligan Manifesto

Released Nov 16, 2018

1h 25m

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At the height of the Cold War, Gilligan's Island depicted seven Americans living in an analogue of a post-apocalyptic world where the survivors have to rebuild civilization. Remarkably, the society they create is pure communist. Interviews with the show's creator and surviving actors reveal that Gilligan's Island was conceived to celebrate Marxist ideals and lampoon democracy.

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Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

While its pseudo-academic subject matter might have made for a reasonably amusing short, the documentary wears out its welcome long before reaching its final arguments.

Nov 21, 2018

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Michael Rechtshaffen

Los Angeles Times

"The Gilligan Manifesto," is conceptually shipwrecked well before completing its one-and-a-half-hour tour.

Nov 16, 2018

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

We spend an awful lot of time watching clips which doubtless have nostalgic value for some viewers and serve well enough to illustrate Soling's points, but basically keep telling us the same thing.

Rated: 2.5/5

Dec 21, 2018

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Frank Lovece

Film Journal International

[A] quirky, whip-smart documentary.

Nov 16, 2018

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Frank Ochieng

ScreenAnarchy

The Gilligan Manifesto never quite feels compelling or insightful enough to exploit its radical revelations to its fullest sensationalism. Unfortunately, Soling's clunky documentary never delves into this colorful notion with tongue-lashing vibrancy

Rated: 2/4

Nov 16, 2018

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Just mind-blowing!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Clever documentary about the classic and slapstick situation comedy. Emphasizing the Cold War concept that Gilligan was created.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Must watch for the new generation of students.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

Brilliant work by the team!!! Curious concept and very unique thinking.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Audience Member

Great way to expose the true history. Can be a good option for any persons interested in history.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

I and my son watch this educational documentary. He was so interested to watch the movie. And finally, I took him to the theater to show this film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Sherwood Schwartz

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Rennie Davis

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At the height of the Cold War, Gilligan's Island depicted seven Americans living in an analogue of a post-apocalyptic world where the survivors have to rebuild civilization. Remarkably, the society they create is pure communist. Interviews with the show's creator and surviving actors reveal that Gilligan's Island was conceived to celebrate Marxist ideals and lampoon democracy.

Director: Cevin D. Soling
Producer: Cevin D. Soling
Screenwriter: Cevin D. Soling
Distributor: Indie Rights
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 16, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 3, 2019
Runtime: 1h 25m

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