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An Inconvenient Truth

An Inconvenient Truth

Documentary · 2006

A documentary on Al Gore's campaign to make the issue of global warming a recognized problem worldwide.

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An Inconvenient Truth

“By far the most terrifying film you will ever see.”

2006 Documentary 1h 40m

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6.9 / 10

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A documentary on Al Gore's campaign to make the issue of global warming a recognized problem worldwide.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Davis Guggenheim

Written by

Davis Guggenheim · Al Gore

Al Gore

Al Gore

Self

Billy West

Billy West

Various (voice)

Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

Self (archive footage)

George W. Bush

George W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

George H. W. Bush

George H. W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

Court is in session

Put An Inconvenient Truth on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.