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201718 minPGdoc-short

Personal Truth

201718 minPGdoc-short

A director reflects on the Pizzagate conspiracy, exploring how personal beliefs influence perceptions of truth and skepticism in society.

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Charlie Shackleton

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A director reflects on the Pizzagate conspiracy, exploring how personal beliefs influence perceptions of truth and skepticism in society.

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Charlie Shackleton

Charlie Shackletondirector

Charlie Shackleton

Charlie Shackletonwriter

Edgar Maddison Welch

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Alex E. Jones

Alex E. Jonescast

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A director reflects on a conspiracy from his youth, inspired by the Pizzagate incident. The 18-minute documentary mixes humor and seriousness as it examines skepticism in society. Through personal anecdotes and commentary, it addresses how beliefs can shape perceptions of truth. The film presents a unique perspective on trust and misinformation in contemporary discourse.

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