CinemaOSMovie · 2016 · 1h 46m

A Dangerous Idea

Eugenics, genetics and the American dream

80%(2)IMDbDocumentary

A dangerous idea has threatened the American Dream from the beginning - the belief that some groups and individuals are inherently superior to others and more deserving of fundamental rights. Such biological determinism provided an excuse for some of America's most shameful history. And now it's back. This documentary reveals how biologically determined politics has disenfranchised women and people of color, provided a rationale for state sanctioned crimes committed against America's most vulnerable citizens, and now gains new traction under the Trump administration.

Directed byStephanie Welch

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
EN
Released
December 9, 2016
Studios
Paragon Media Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring

Andrew Kimbrell

Himself

Garland Allen

Himself

Ignacio Chapela

Himself

Barry Commoner

Himself

Troy Duster

Himself

Fidelma Fitzpatrick

Herself

Agustín Fuentes

Himself

Ruth Hubbard

Herself

Oliver James

Himself

Van Jones

Van Jones

Himself

Creative team
Directed by
Stephanie Welch
Written by
Andrew Kimbrell
Stephanie Welch
Produced by
Stephanie Welch
Jed Riffe

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