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84 minPGdocumentaryWorth a watch
7.2/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Synopsis

At the Dallas International Film Festival, personal stories and interviews with figures like Dr. Bob Sears and Paul Offitt highlight the contentious debate over vaccination choices.

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Why Watch

  • See Dr. Joseph Mercola's controversial views on vaccination.
  • Find out why critics call it pure anti-vaccine propaganda.
  • Meet the filmmakers behind this divisive documentary.

Did You Know

  • The Greater Good debuted at the Dallas International Film Festival on April 2, 2011.
  • The film began screening in Los Angeles on October 14, 2011.
  • Dr. Joseph Mercola endorsed the film as part of 'Vaccine Awareness Week'.
  • The claim linking vaccines to autism originated from a fraudulent research paper.

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Vaccine skepticismPublic health debatesDocumentary critiques
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did The Greater Good premiere?

The Greater Good premiered at the Dallas International Film Festival on April 2, 2011.

Who endorsed The Greater Good?

Joseph Mercola endorsed The Greater Good on his website as part of 'Vaccine Awareness Week'.

What criticism did The New York Times have about the film?

The New York Times criticized the movie as 'emotionally manipulative' and 'heavily partial'.

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