A Dangerous Idea

Eugenics, genetics and the American dream

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Documentary

Overview

A dangerous idea has threatened the American Dream from the beginning - the belief that some groups and individuals are inherently superior to others and more deserving of fundamental rights. Such biological determinism provided an excuse for some of America's most shameful history. And now it's back. This documentary reveals how biologically determined politics has disenfranchised women and people of color, provided a rationale for state sanctioned crimes committed against America's most vulnerable citizens, and now gains new traction under the Trump administration.

Keywords

genetics
eugenics
equality

Details

Status: Released
Release date: December 9, 2016
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: Paragon Media Productions
Cast: Richard Lewontin,Robert Pollack,William H. Tucker,Oliver James,Agustín Fuentes,Joseph J. Levin,Ruth Hubbard,Jay Joseph,Ignacio Chapela,Robert Reichand 8 more
Director: Stephanie Welch
Writer: Stephanie Welch,Andrew Kimbrell
Producer: Stephanie Welch,Jed Riffe,Andrew Kimbrell,Mary R. Morgan
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt9028138