Noam Chomsky: Knowledge and Power (2015)
An in-depth look at the work and views of the man described as 'one of the greatest minds in human history'. He first emerged through his pioneering work in linguistics in the 1950s but later became a political activist and a critic of US foreign policy in Vietnam, its neo-liberal capitalism, and mainstream media. Consisting primarily of interviews with Chomsky and other writers, academics, philosophers, social commentators and broadcasters, this film explores the breadth, originality and importance of his work; and the alternative narratives he has advanced at some of the most critical periods in recent history.
Director: Montaser Marai
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 47 min
Release Date: October 23, 2015
Cast
- Norman Finkelstein - Himself
- Alison Edgley - Herself
- David Barsamian - Himself
- Joseph Massad - Himself
- Noam Chomsky - Himself
Production: Al Jazeera
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Political Polarization and Ideology Clash
Keywords
palestinian-israeli conflict, politics, neo-colonialism, linguistics
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Noam Chomsky: Knowledge and Power about?
- An in-depth look at the work and views of the man described as 'one of the greatest minds in human history'. He first emerged through his pioneering work in linguistics in the 1950s but later became a political activist and a critic of US foreign policy in Vietnam, its neo-liberal capitalism, and mainstream media. Consisting primarily of interviews with Chomsky and other writers, academics, philosophers, social commentators and broadcasters, this film explores the breadth, originality and importance of his work; and the alternative narratives he has advanced at some of the most critical periods in recent history.
- Who directed Noam Chomsky: Knowledge and Power?
- Noam Chomsky: Knowledge and Power was directed by Montaser Marai.
- Who stars in Noam Chomsky: Knowledge and Power?
- Noam Chomsky: Knowledge and Power stars Norman Finkelstein, Alison Edgley, David Barsamian, Joseph Massad, Noam Chomsky.
- How long is Noam Chomsky: Knowledge and Power?
- Noam Chomsky: Knowledge and Power has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
- What genre is Noam Chomsky: Knowledge and Power?
- Noam Chomsky: Knowledge and Power is a Documentary, History film.
- What are the themes of Noam Chomsky: Knowledge and Power?
- The themes of Noam Chomsky: Knowledge and Power include: Political Polarization and Ideology Clash.