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Inspired by the acclaimed book by Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway, MERCHANTS OF DOUBT takes audiences on a satirically comedic, yet illuminating ride into the heart of conjuring American spin. Filmmaker Robert Kenner lifts the curtain on a secretive group of highly charismatic, silver-tongued pundits-for-hire who present themselves in the media as scientific authorities – yet have the contrary aim of spreading maximum confusion about well-studied public threats ranging from toxic chemicals to pharmaceuticals to climate change.
Original Release
11/08/2014
US Release
11/08/2014
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jamy Ian Swiss | Self - Magician and Magic Historian |
| Stanton A. Glantz | Self / Himself |
| Sam Roe | Self - Journalist, Chicago Tribune |
| Patricia Callahan | Self - Journalist, Chicago Tribune / Herself |
| James Hansen | Self - Climate Scientist |
| John Passacantando | Self - Former Executive Director, Greenpeace USA |
| Bill O'Keefe | Self - Former Chairman of Global Climate Coalition |
| Naomi Oreskes | Self - Professor of the History of Science |
| Frederick Singer | Self |
| Michael Shermer | Self - Founder of The Skeptics Society |
Directors
Writers
Naomi Oreskes, Erik M. Conway, Robert Kenner, Kim Roberts
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jamy Ian Swiss | Self - Magician and Magic Historian |
| Stanton A. Glantz | Self / Himself |
| Sam Roe | Self - Journalist, Chicago Tribune |
| Patricia Callahan | Self - Journalist, Chicago Tribune / Herself |
| James Hansen | Self - Climate Scientist |
| John Passacantando | Self - Former Executive Director, Greenpeace USA |
| Bill O'Keefe | Self - Former Chairman of Global Climate Coalition |
| Naomi Oreskes | Self - Professor of the History of Science |
| Frederick Singer | Self |
| Michael Shermer | Self - Founder of The Skeptics Society |
| James Taylor | Self - Self-Proclaimed Science and Economical Expert, Heartland Institute |
| Matthew Crawford | Self - Former Executive Director of the George C. Marshall Institute / Himself |
| Marc Morano | Self - Self-Proclaimed Environmental Journalist |
| Benjamin Santer | Self - Climate Scientist |
| Michael E. Mann | Self - Climate Scientist |
| Katharine Heyhoe | Self - Climate Scientist / Herself |
| Tim Phillips | Self - Chairman, Americans for Prosperity |
| Bob Inglis | Self - Republican Politician |
| Lee Raymond | Self - Chief Executive Officer, Exxon Mobil |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Pierre Omidyar | Executive Producer |
| Jeff Skoll | Executive Producer |
| Diane Weyermann | Executive Producer |
| Robert Kenner | Producer |
| Dylan Nelson | Producer |
| Taki Oldham | Producer |
| Brian Pearle | Producer |
| Melissa Robledo | Producer |
| Youtchi von Lintel | Producer |
Clips
Merchants Of Doubt: Hate Mail
Merchants Of Doubt: Hard Pill To Swallow
Merchants Of Doubt: Scapegoat
Merchants Of Doubt: Tribal Members
Merchants Of Doubt: Regulation
