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  • 2010
  • Not Rated
  • Typecast Releasing
  • 1 h 24 m
  • 2010
  • Not Rated
  • Typecast Releasing
  • 1 h 24 m

Summary American Radical is the probing documentary portrait of American academic and activist Norman Finkelstein. A devoted son of holocaust survivors, ardent critic of Israeli and US Mid-East policies and author of six provocative books–including The Holocaust Industry, Beyond Chutzpah and the soon-to-be-released A Farewell to Israel: The Com...

  • 2010
  • Not Rated
  • Typecast Releasing
  • 1 h 24 m
  • 2010
  • Not Rated
  • Typecast Releasing
  • 1 h 24 m

American Radical: The Trials of Norman Finkelstein

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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Summary American Radical is the probing documentary portrait of American academic and activist Norman Finkelstein. A devoted son of holocaust survivors, ardent critic of Israeli and US Mid-East policies and author of six provocative books–including The Holocaust Industry, Beyond Chutzpah and the soon-to-be-released A Farewell to Israel: The Com...

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His own worst enemy, Finkelstein has both trouble and tragic writ large on his brow.
By Joshua Rothkopf FULL REVIEW
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Nov 13, 2017
As Ridgen and Rossier take pains to point out, a man so rigorously committed to putting an end to oppression ought not be so easily dismissed, even if coming to grips with such a challenging figure may be finally as difficult as getting to the bottom of the Arab-Israeli conflict itself.
By Andrew Schenker FULL REVIEW
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Nov 13, 2017
While this tenure-challenged Middle Eastern studies professor is hardly pleasant cinematic company, it's tough to look away.
By Gary Goldstein FULL REVIEW
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Because it is a film, American Radical can only begin to sketch the complicated historical and political debates that engage Mr. Finkelstein and his detractors, but it allows both sides to make their cases.
By Stephen Holden FULL REVIEW
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American Radical shows--albeit with great reluctance--how a formidable intellect partnered with an absolutist disposition can get you absolutely nowhere.
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For some, the documentary will represent the endorsement of a self-hater spouting traitorous ideas; for others, it celebrates the courage of a reviled, truth-telling martyr to the cause of academic freedom.
By Ronnie Scheib FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Baraka Productions, Ridgen Film
Release Date Feb 12, 2010
Duration 1 h 24 m
Rating Not Rated
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Website http://www.americanradicalthefilm.com/
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Awards

Chicago Underground Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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