Review of Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media (1992) by Shane W — 22 Oct 2015
An astonishingly well-crafted survey of Chomsky's political thought and career that is truly epic in scale. Although it is primarily focused on his work in media theory, it dedicates a large portion of time to two of his most exciting and scandalous forays: His alleged support for the Khmer Rouge and his alleged Holocaust denial.
This film, much like "Is The Man Who Is Tall Happy?" serves not only as an introduction to Chomsky's body of work but to critical thinking in general. It is a rare piece of work that both enlightens and inspires, yet this documentary does both with relative ease.
It is a large time-investment (running at almost 3 hours), but every minute is undoubtedly well spent.
This review of Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media (1992) was written by Shane W on 22 Oct 2015.
Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media has generally received very positive reviews.
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