Propaganda: The Art of Selling Lies (2019)
1h 30m
Running Time
April 28, 2019Release Date
Propaganda: The Art of Selling Lies (2019)
1h 30m
Running Time
April 28, 2019Release Date
Network & Production Companies


Plot.
From ancient cave paintings to Twitter feeds and deep fakes, propaganda's rapid progression hasn't compromised its potency. Tracing its effective use by religious figures, politicians and marketers, director Larry Weinstein crafts a persuasive study of the mechanics behind propaganda. This fascinating investigation confronts us with timely questions: If we grow up surrounded by propaganda, how do we know what is true? What risks are inherited by a society tricked into their perceptions? Freedom of speech is critical to a democracy's survival, yet demagogues have consistently exploited that freedom to coerce willing supporters. Contemporary artists, including Kent Monkman, Shepard Fairey and Ai Weiwei, analyze their politically motivated work, creatively co-opting the conventions of disinformation that have permeated their respective cultures. As our platforms for spreading ideas continue to expand in a digital age, dangerous lies have never been better disguised.
Where to Watch.


Currently Propaganda: The Art of Selling Lies is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Amazon Video, Kanopy
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

Ai Weiwei

Rachael Leigh Cook
Self

Shepard Fairey

Marilyn Monroe
Self

Kent Monkman

Freddie Prinze Jr.
Self

Jean Seaton

Sabo

Charlie Chaplin
Self

Rebecca Goldstein

Donald Trump
Self

Adolf Hitler
Self

Alistair Pike

Astra Taylor

Barry Blitt

Kathy Griffin
Self

Christiane Gruber

Barack Obama
Self

Colin Moore

John F. Kennedy
Self

Larry Weinstein
Director

David Mortin
Writer

Aeschylus Poulos
Producer

Andrew Edmonds
Writer

David New
Editor

John M. Tran
Cinematography

Sonya Di Rienzo
Producer

Bernd Wilting
Producer

Mathias von der Heide
Producer

Raffael Seyfried
Music

Andreas Schäfer
Music

Craig Silverman

David Walmsley

Jim Fitzpatrick

Jonas Staal

Morten Traavik

Norman Lloyd

David Welch

Edward Jones-Imhotep

Gérard Biard
Details.
Wiki.
Propaganda: The Art of Selling Lies is a 2019 Canadian documentary film, directed by Larry Weinstein. The film examines the nature and history of propaganda, particularly the use of visual art to promote both positive and negative social messaging.
The film premiered at the 2019 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival. As of October 2021, 83% of the six critical reviews compiled on Rotten Tomatoes are positive, with an average rating of 6.8/10. David New received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Editing in a Documentary at the 8th Canadian Screen Awards in 2020.
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