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Orwell Rolls in His Grave

2003 · 1h 24m · UNRATED Documentary, History
Directed by Robert Kane Pappas

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Overview

Has America entered an Orwellian world of doublespeak where outright lies can pass for truth? The country's leading intellectuals discuss and examine the mix of businesses, politics and ideology that is the mainstream media.

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All reviews
79%
Tomatometer
Fresh

For some, Pappas' film will simply confirm everything they've suspected of the fourth estate. For others, it will be a reiteration of points they make themselves. Those who've never thought about these issues may be in for the shock of their lives.

Jonathan Curiel, San Francisco Chronicle
Rotten

Comes across as a political science course videotape rather than a movie to fully engage a general audience.

Desson Thomson, Washington Post
Fresh

Enlightening, at times disturbing, and always provocative.

Kevin Crust, Los Angeles Times
Fresh

Even though he refuses to excise about 15 to 20 minutes of unnecessary material, Pappas is nonetheless a steady editor who, less intrepid than dogged, pieces together a sustainably intriguing, suitably distressing expose.

Hazel-Dawn Dumpert, L.A. Weekly
Fresh

The war against the neo-fascists still goes on, and the outcome at this point is far from certain. Mr. Pappas' film does its part.

Andrew Sarris, New York Observer

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