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Propaganda: The Art of Selling Lies


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The use of propaganda around the world is explored in . From ancient cave paintings to the spread of fake news, propaganda has always been around to exploit your need to believe in something. This film takes a look at many forms of propaganda, ranging from films made during the first and second World Wars to iconic paintings of Che Guevara and .

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In Propaganda: The Art of Selling Lies, filmmaker Larry Weinstein examines this form of political brainwashing that has been around since ancient times. The film features interviews with the likes of Morten Traavik, who directors propaganda films for North Korea, and artist Ai Weiwei, who has made a career out of making political statements with his art. Altogether, Propaganda: The Art of Selling Lies is pretty much what you would expect from a film about propaganda, though it is still a quite interesting watch.

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Sean Patrick Kelly

Sean Patrick Kelly is a Toronto-based freelance film critic and blogger with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies from York University. Since founding his site in 2004, Sean has shared his passion for cinema through insightful reviews and commentary. His work has also been featured in prominent outlets, including Toronto Film Scene, HuffPost Canada, Screen Anarchy, ScreenRant, and Rue Morgue Magazine.

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