Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media


2h 47m 1992

Brief Synopsis

Explores the philosophies of distinguished linguistics professor, intellectual and activist Noam Chomsky in regard to the media and American society.

Film Details

Genre
Biography
Documentary
Political
Release Date
1992
Distribution Company
ZEITGEIST

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 47m

Synopsis

Explores the philosophies of distinguished linguistics professor, intellectual and activist Noam Chomsky in regard to the media and American society.

Film Details

Genre
Biography
Documentary
Political
Release Date
1992
Distribution Company
ZEITGEIST

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 47m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States March 17, 1993

Released in United States Spring April 30, 1993

Re-released in United States September 22, 1993

Released in United States September 1992

Released in United States October 1992

Released in United States January 1993

Shown at Toronto Festival of Festivals September 10-19, 1992.

Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival October 2-18, 1992.

Released in United States March 17, 1993 (Film Forum; New York City)

Released in United States Spring April 30, 1993

Re-released in United States September 22, 1993 (Film Forum; New York City)

Released in United States January 1993 (Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival January 7-17, 1993.)

The first section of the film runs 95 minutes and is called "Thought Control in a Democratic Society." The second part of the film, running 72 minutes, is called "Activating Dissent."

Released in United States September 1992 (Shown at Toronto Festival of Festivals September 10-19, 1992.)

Released in United States October 1992 (Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival October 2-18, 1992.)

Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival January 7-17, 1993.