Synopsis
A documentary analyzing the role of the modern American media and its effects on democracy.
Scores
Overall Score
34.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
27.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
14.4%
Review Aggregate
83.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 78% of 23 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize political, thought-provoking, scary. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Lewis | 2004 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Robert McChesney | 2004 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Mark Crispin Miller | 2004 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Bernie Sanders | 2004 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Danny Schechter | 2004 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score79.0
RT critic review count24
Rotten Tomatoes audience score91.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating8.0
IMDb votes1,153
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2004 | $20,389 | $33,859 |
| International | 2004 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2004 | $20,389 | $33,859 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2004 | $10,194 | $16,930 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2004 | $18,000 | $29,892 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2004 | $1,000 | $1,661 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2004 | $1,911,000 | $3,173,535 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2004 | $3,998,000 | $6,639,347 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2004 | $75,000 | $124,550 |
| Total Revenues | 2004 | $6,013,194 | $9,985,914 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2004 | $250,000 (est) | $415,167 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2004 | $80,000 (est) | $132,853 (est) |
| Participations | 2004 | $241,000 | $400,221 |
| Residuals ? | 2004 | $433,000 | $719,069 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2004 | $50,000 | $83,033 |
| Total Expenses | 2004 | $1,054,000 | $1,750,343 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2004 | $4,959,194 | $8,235,571 |
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