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Deep Dive: Mad As Hell (2014)

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Mad As Hell
Mad as Hell is a documentary film from 2014 that focuses on Cenk Uygur, the host of the web series The Young Turks. It chronicles Uygur's journey in creating the series and his brief tenure as a potential host at MSNBC, which ended in June 2011 due to differing views with network executives. The film's title is a reference to a famous line from the 1976 film Network, emphasizing the theme of frustration with mainstream media. The film was funded through Indiegogo, raising $69,423, exceeding its $60,000 goal. It was released theatrically in the USA on November 6, 2014, and later on DVD on April 7, 2015. The reception was mixed, with a 27% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 52 out of 100 on Metacritic, indicating average reviews from critics.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Cenk Uygur and his media journey.
  • •See the rise of The Young Turks.
  • •Find out why Uygur left MSNBC.

Did You Know

•The film raised $69,423 on Indiegogo, 116% of its $60,000 goal.
•Mad as Hell was released in theaters on November 6, 2014.
•The film has a 27% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on eleven reviews.
•Cenk Uygur left MSNBC in June 2011 due to conflicting views with executives.

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Media criticismWeb series fansCenk Uygur followers