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201896 minPGdocumentary

6.3/ 10(316 ratings)• TMDB

Conspiracy Theories Mental Health

Behind the Curve

201896 minPGdocumentary

6.3/ 10(316 ratings)• TMDB

Explore the compelling world of flat Earth believers and their defiance.

“See the world in a whole new shape.”

Conspiracy Theories Mental Health

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Daniel J. Clark

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Explore the compelling world of flat Earth believers and their defiance.

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Daniel J. Clark

Daniel J. Clarkdirector

Mark K. Sargentcast

Jeran Campanellacast

Robbie Davidsoncast

Hannalore Gerling-Dunsmorecast

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Meet the growing, worldwide community of theorists who defend the belief that the Earth is flat while living in a society who vehemently rejects it.

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