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201897 minPG-13documentary

6.2/ 10(26 ratings)• TMDB

Die grüne Lüge

201897 minPG-13documentary

6.2/ 10(26 ratings)• TMDB

Unmasking the dangerous myth of corporate greenwashing.

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Unmasking the dangerous myth of corporate greenwashing.

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Werner Boote

Werner Bootedirector

Noam Chomsky

Noam Chomskycast

Kathrin Hartmanncast

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Environmentally friendly electric cars, sustainably produced food products, fair production processes: Hurray! If everything the corporations tell us is true, we can save the world through our purchasing decisions alone! A popular and dangerous lie. In his new documentary film, Werner Boote shows us, together with environmental expert Kathrin Hartmann, how we can protect ourselves. Down with green lies!

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