The Wheel
The Wheel

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The Wheel

2017
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
English

Ordinary people rely on their own skills to survive in six different South American landscapes, including the tundra, mountains and rain forest.

Insights

IMDb3.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes14%
Google Users55%
Director: Dinesh D'SouzaGenres: Documentary, Politics

Plot Summary

This documentary, directed by Dinesh D'Souza, explores the perceived failures and alleged corruption of the Obama and Clinton administrations, contrasting them with the rise of Donald Trump. The film argues that the Democratic Party's policies have led to societal decay and economic decline, while presenting Trump as a necessary force to restore American greatness. It uses interviews and archival footage to construct its narrative, aiming to persuade viewers of its central political thesis.

Critical Reception

The film was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely panned its factual inaccuracies, biased presentation, and perceived propaganda. Audience scores were polarized, with conservative viewers often giving it higher ratings than liberal viewers. It was widely criticized for its lack of journalistic integrity and its one-sided political agenda.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely criticized for its significant factual errors and reliance on debunked conspiracy theories.

  • Deemed by many reviewers as a piece of partisan propaganda rather than a balanced documentary.

  • Lacked any discernible journalistic merit or objective analysis.

Google audience: Google users expressed strong divisions, with many praising the film's political message and its critique of the Democratic Party, while others vehemently condemned it as misinformation and a biased attack piece.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Despite its critical reception, 'The Wheel' was one of Dinesh D'Souza's lower-grossing films, earning significantly less than his previous documentary efforts.

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