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FILM DETAILS

Certificate

Cast Cornel West Avital Ronell Peter Singer

Directors Astra Taylor

Screenwriters

Running Time 88 minutes

Examined Life ()

Plot
A series of essays on the nature of contemporary society from a philosophical standpoint from 8 top intellectuals.

Verdict
The ones that work, Cornel West and Peter Singer for example, are intriguing and compelling but they don't all hang together so effortlessly.


Reviewer: Patrick Peters

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