Five years of personal and legal battles unfold as Andrew Wakefield seeks to clear his name amid the controversy of his anti-vaccine stance.
“Liar. Healer. Monster. Savior.”
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Five years of personal and legal battles unfold as Andrew Wakefield seeks to clear his name amid the controversy of his anti-vaccine stance.
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Andrew Wakefield stands at the center of a defamation case against the British Medical Journal from 2011 to 2016. The film follows Wakefield as he confronts the fallout from his controversial research linking vaccines to autism, which positioned him as a key figure in the anti-vaccine movement. Candid moments with his family reveal the personal toll of his legal battles and the ongoing public debate over vaccination. The documentary presents a detailed portrait of a man grappling with his legacy and its impact on public health.
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Why Watch
- Meet Andrew Wakefield, the Father of the Anti-vaccine movement.
- Follow Wakefield's defamation case against the British Medical Journal.
- See candid moments with Wakefield's family during the controversy.
Did You Know
- The film covers Andrew Wakefield's life from 2011 to 2016.
- Wakefield's defamation case involves the British Medical Journal.
- The documentary has a duration of 93 minutes.
- The film features Wakefield's family, including his children Bridget and Carmel.
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Who directed The Pathological Optimist?
Miranda Bailey directed The Pathological Optimist.
What years does The Pathological Optimist cover in Andrew Wakefield's life?
The documentary covers Andrew Wakefield's life from 2011 to 2016.
What is the runtime of The Pathological Optimist?
The runtime of The Pathological Optimist is 93 minutes.
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