A documentary film by Robert Kenner

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. The film 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.

"Provocative and improbably entertaining." - Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal
"An enthralling film. As fascinating as it is horrifying." - Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
"Potent and urgent." - Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter

Run time: 96 min.