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The Pathological Optimist

Label
The Pathological Optimist
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
The Pathological Optimist
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Originally produced by Gravitas Ventures* in 2017
Runtime
93
Summary
This film explores the controversial Andrew Wakefield, who was stripped of his medical license for his infamous study suggesting a link between vaccines and autism that sparked one of the biggest firestorms in modern medicine. Winner of the Best Documentary Feature Award at the **Manhattan Film Festival.** Winner of the Best Director for Feature Documentary Award at the **Downtown LA Film Festival.** ""*Miranda Bailey's documentary focuses on Andrew Wakefield delivering a personal profile that shies away from taking a stand on his controversial theories.*" - ***The Hollywood Reporter***
Technique
live action
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