Changing the Game
Changing the Game

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Changing the Game

2012
Movie
104 min
English

An epic tale about a supremely intelligent young African-American male who rises from the ferocious and oppressive streets of North Philadelphia to being a shining star in the lucrative world of high finance at Wall Street's most prestigious firm. However, he soon finds that the white-collar world is filled with crime and death just like the drug-filled hood he left behind. His only chance of survival is to fully integrate a mysterious gift from a slain childhood friend fully into the fabric of his character.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Garth SteinGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary delves into the controversial world of conservative activism, focusing on the careers and methods of young conservative journalists and provocateurs. It explores their rise through online media and their impact on American politics during a pivotal era.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its investigation into a specific political movement and others questioning its objectivity and the methods employed by its subjects. Audience reception was similarly divided, reflecting the polarizing nature of the political figures it highlighted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Explores the tactics and rise of conservative media personalities.

  • Criticized by some for a perceived lack of neutrality.

  • Highlights the increasing influence of online political commentary.

Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available or aggregated for this specific documentary.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Garth Stein, is also a successful novelist, best known for 'The Art of Racing in the Rain'.

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