A Dangerous Idea (2016)
Eugenics, genetics and the American dream
A dangerous idea has threatened the American Dream from the beginning - the belief that some groups and individuals are inherently superior to others and more deserving of fundamental rights. Such biological determinism provided an excuse for some of America's most shameful history. And now it's back. This documentary reveals how biologically determined politics has disenfranchised women and people of color, provided a rationale for state sanctioned crimes committed against America's most vulnerable citizens, and now gains new traction under the Trump administration.
Director: Stephanie Welch
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: December 9, 2016
Cast
- Andrew Kimbrell - Himself
- Garland Allen - Himself
- Ignacio Chapela - Himself
- Barry Commoner - Himself
- Troy Duster - Himself
- Fidelma Fitzpatrick - Herself
- Agustín Fuentes - Himself
- Ruth Hubbard - Herself
- Oliver James - Himself
- Van Jones - Himself
Screenplay
Editing: Maureen Gosling
Production: Paragon Media Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
genetics, equality, eugenics
More Films by Director: Stephanie Welch
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Dangerous Idea about?
- A dangerous idea has threatened the American Dream from the beginning - the belief that some groups and individuals are inherently superior to others and more deserving of fundamental rights. Such biological determinism provided an excuse for some of America's most shameful history. And now it's back. This documentary reveals how biologically determined politics has disenfranchised women and people of color, provided a rationale for state sanctioned crimes committed against America's most vulnerable citizens, and now gains new traction under the Trump administration.
- Who directed A Dangerous Idea?
- A Dangerous Idea was directed by Stephanie Welch.
- Who stars in A Dangerous Idea?
- A Dangerous Idea stars Andrew Kimbrell, Garland Allen, Ignacio Chapela, Barry Commoner, Troy Duster, Fidelma Fitzpatrick.
- How long is A Dangerous Idea?
- A Dangerous Idea has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is A Dangerous Idea?
- A Dangerous Idea is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Dangerous Idea produced?
- A Dangerous Idea was produced in United States of America.