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  • 2018
  • TV-14
  • PBS Distribution
  • 1 h 39 m
  • 2018
  • TV-14
  • PBS Distribution
  • 1 h 39 m

Summary Dark Money, a political thriller, examines one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate money on our elections and elected officials. The film takes viewers to Montana—a frontline in the fight to preserve fair elections nationwide—to follow an intrepid local journalist working to expos...

  • 2018
  • TV-14
  • PBS Distribution
  • 1 h 39 m
  • 2018
  • TV-14
  • PBS Distribution
  • 1 h 39 m

Dark Money

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 17 Critic Reviews
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User Score Generally Favorable Based on 8 User Ratings
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Summary Dark Money, a political thriller, examines one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate money on our elections and elected officials. The film takes viewers to Montana—a frontline in the fight to preserve fair elections nationwide—to follow an intrepid local journalist working to expos...

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Jon Tester

Self - US Senator, Montana (D)

Debra Bonogofsky

Self - Republican Candidate for Montana Legislature

Jim Peterson

Self - Montana Senate President (R)

Ellie Hill

Self - Montana State Representative (D)

Amanda Curtis

Self - Montana State Representative (D)

Llew Jones

Self - Montana State Senator (R), finance chair

John Adams

Self - Investigative Journalist, Great Falls Trubine

John Ward

Self - former Montana State Representative (R)

Ed Bender

Self - Executive Director, National Institute of Money in State Politics

Ann Ravel

Self - Former FEC Commissioner

Chuck Johnson

Self - Lees Newspapers, State Bureau Chief

Jonathan Motl

Self - Commissioner of Political Practices

Steve Bullock

Self - Governor of Montana

Mike Wheat

Self - Montana Supreme Court Justice

Rick Vadi

Self - Montana Voter

Gabi Cote

Self - Montana Voter

Cheri Maclean

Self - Montana Voter

Verner Bertelsen

Self - former Montana Secretary of State (R)

Jim Brown

Self - Attorney, American Tradition Partnership

Jim Nelson

Self - Former Montana Supreme Court Justice

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91
Jul 19, 2018
Kimberly Reed’s taut documentary is also damning, clear-eyed, and as gripping as any John Grisham thriller.
By Leah Greenblatt FULL REVIEW
80
Aug 9, 2018
Dark Money exposes the dangers of unbridled, anonymous political spending so expertly that it will make you fume with anger, practically quake with distress. Which is exactly why you need to see it.
By Bill Goodykoontz FULL REVIEW
80
Jul 11, 2018
In contrast to the very personal “Prodigal Sons,” Reed’s sophomore feature is straightforward reportage, telling a complex, multi-issue story with a large number of players, in admirably cogent terms.
By Dennis Harvey FULL REVIEW
75
Jul 18, 2018
[An] informative documentary.
By Gary Thompson FULL REVIEW
70
Jul 11, 2018
A densely packed documentary that earnestly and obsessively addresses campaign finance reform, its history and vital importance.
By Todd McCarthy FULL REVIEW
63
Jul 17, 2018
As Ravel puts it, the disproportionate influence of money on elections isn’t a Democratic or Republican problem, but a “gateway issue to every other issue you might care about.” Dark Money makes the case, as well as any film can, that she’s pretty much right on the money.
By Michael O'Sullivan FULL REVIEW
60
Jul 12, 2018
Ms. Reed has taken on a vital story in Dark Money, which is why it’s frustrating that her storytelling isn’t better. Some introductory text or explanatory narration would have better helped historically ground viewers, who need to juggle a lot of information.
By Manohla Dargis FULL REVIEW

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75% Positive
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25% Mixed
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Production Company Big Sky Film Productions, Big Mouth Productions, Meerkat Media Collective
Release Date Jul 13, 2018
Duration 1 h 39 m
Rating TV-14
Genres
Tagline Follow the money.
Website http://www.darkmoneyfilm.com/
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Awards

Critics' Choice Documentary Awards
• 4 Nominations
Montclair Film Festival (MFF)
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Cleveland International Film Festival
• 2 Nominations

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