6 Movies Starring Noam Chomsky

Teenage Paparazzo

Teenage Paparazzo

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2011-01-12

Languages:

English, French

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

94 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.4 (1916 Reviews)

Director:

Adrian Grenier

Genres:

Documentary

Cast:

Writer:

Adrian Grenier

Thomas de Zengotita (narration)

Fullplot:

One night in Los Angeles, Adrian Grenier, star of the HBO series "Entourage," encountered 14-year-old paparazzo Austin Visschedyk. Astounded and inspired by the fast-talking, faster-snapping teen, Grenier decided to turn the cameras on Visschedyk in an effort to better understand this unique teenagerʼs world and gain insight into what motivates people to stalk the famous.

ReGeneration

ReGeneration

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2012-05-04

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

81 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.9 (189 Reviews)

Fullplot:

ReGENERATION explores the inherent cynicism found in many of today's youth and young adults, and the influences that perpetuate our culture's apathetic approach to social and political causes. The film features three intersecting stories of students, parents, and artists all looking for their place in society. Together they capture the thoughts and feelings of today's struggling generation as some of the worlds leading scholars, activists, and media personalities provide their insight into the ideas and movements that can inspire change.

Four Horsemen

Four Horsemen

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2012-03-14

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

97 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.8 (1648 Reviews)

Director:

Ross Ashcroft

Cast:

Writer:

Ross Ashcroft

Dominic Frisby

Fullplot:

The modern day Four Horsemen continue to ride roughshod over the people who can least afford it. Crises are converging when governments, religion and mainstream economists have stalled. 23 international thinkers come together and break their silence about how the world really works and why there is still hope in re-establishing a moral and just society. Four Horsemen is free from mainstream media propaganda, doesn't bash bankers, criticize politicians or get involved in conspiracy theories. The film ignites the debate about how we usher a new economic paradigm into the world which, globally, would dramatically improve the quality of life for billions.

I Am

I Am

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2011-02-01

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

78 min

Rated:

NOT RATED

IMDB Ratings:

7.6 (2596 Reviews)

Director:

Tom Shadyac

Genres:

Documentary

Fullplot:

Director Tom Shadyac speaks with intellectual and spiritual leaders about what's wrong with our world and how we can improve both it and the way we live in it.

The Greatest Movie Ever Sold

The Greatest Movie Ever Sold

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2011-08-24

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

90 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

6.6 (12624 Reviews)

Director:

Morgan Spurlock

Cast:

Writer:

Jeremy Chilnick

Morgan Spurlock

Fullplot:

A documentary about branding, advertising and product placement that is financed and made possible by brands, advertising and product placement.

Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?

Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2013-11-25

Languages:

English

Countries:

France

Runtime:

88 min

IMDB Ratings:

(2128 Reviews)

Director:

Michel Gondry

Cast:

Writer:

Michel Gondry

Fullplot:

A series of interviews featuring linguist, philosopher and activist Noam Chomsky done in hand-drawn animation.

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