Right America: Feeling Wronged
Right America: Feeling Wronged

Right America: Feeling Wronged

2009Movie45 minEnglish

HBO documentary about interviews with conservatives in America regarding their opinion about Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential campaign and election.

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Director: Robert GreenwaldGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the conservative movement in America, focusing on individuals who feel their traditional values and way of life are under threat. It features interviews with a range of people from different backgrounds who express concerns about political, social, and cultural changes. The film aims to present their perspectives and the reasons behind their perceived sense of being wronged by contemporary society.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often found it to be a one-sided portrayal of its subjects. While some acknowledged its attempt to give voice to a segment of the population, others criticized its lack of balance and analytical depth. Audience reception was similarly divided, with those who identify with the sentiments expressed generally finding it validating, while others found it to be propaganda.

What Reviewers Say

  • Presents a biased and unbalanced perspective on the conservative viewpoint.
  • Fails to offer a nuanced or in-depth exploration of the issues raised.
  • Lacks journalistic objectivity and serves more as an advocacy piece.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this documentary is not readily available or aggregated.

Fun Fact

Director Robert Greenwald is known for his politically charged documentaries, often focusing on liberal or progressive viewpoints, which made the subject matter of 'Right America: Feeling Wronged' a departure from his typical focus, though critics debated the effectiveness of this shift.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review