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  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • Janson Media
  • 1 h 19 m
  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • Janson Media
  • 1 h 19 m

Summary The Greater Good looks behind the fear, hype and politics that have polarized the vaccine debate in America today. The film re-frames the emotionally charged issue and offers, for the first time, the opportunity for a rational and scientific discussion on how to create a safer and more effective vaccine program. (BNP Pictures)

Directed By: Kendall Nelson, Chris Pilaro

Written By: Leslie Bradshaw, Jack Youngelson

  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • Janson Media
  • 1 h 19 m
  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • Janson Media
  • 1 h 19 m

The Greater Good

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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Summary The Greater Good looks behind the fear, hype and politics that have polarized the vaccine debate in America today. The film re-frames the emotionally charged issue and offers, for the first time, the opportunity for a rational and scientific discussion on how to create a safer and more effective vaccine program. (BNP Pictures)

Directed By: Kendall Nelson, Chris Pilaro

Written By: Leslie Bradshaw, Jack Youngelson

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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50% Positive
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25% Mixed
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25% Negative
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70
Mar 30, 2012
The pace of the film remains fairly brisk, in no small part because what's being said is staggering, especially if you don't know too much about the science of and politics behind vaccines.
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70
Nov 16, 2011
These profiles are frank, absorbing and heartbreaking, if also a bit inconclusive.
By Gary Goldstein FULL REVIEW
50
Nov 16, 2011
The intersection between drug-company profiteering and lobbying, and governmental and private-sector desires to protect people from deadly diseases, is navigated too cursorily by the documentary.
By Nick Schager FULL REVIEW
30
Nov 17, 2011
This emotionally manipulative, heavily partial look at the purported link between autism and childhood immunization would much rather wallow in the distress of specific families than engage with the needs of the population at large.
By Jeannette Catsoulis FULL REVIEW

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Production Company BNP Pictures
Release Date Nov 18, 2011
Duration 1 h 19 m
Rating Not Rated
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Tagline If you think you know everything about vaccines... Think Again
Website http://www.greatergoodmovie.org/
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