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2019PGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(9 ratings)• TMDB

Why We Hate

2019PGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(9 ratings)• TMDB

The series examines the nature of hate and suggests that understanding one's own mind can help prevent its spread.

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Geeta Gandbhir,

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The series examines the nature of hate and suggests that understanding one's own mind can help prevent its spread.

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Geeta Gandbhir

Geeta Gandbhirdirector

Sam Pollard

Sam Pollarddirector

Alex Gibney

Alex Gibneywriter

Synopsis

Explore one of humanity’s most primal and destructive emotions – hate. At the heart of this timely series is the notion that if people begin to understand their own minds, they can find ways to work against hate and keep it from spreading.

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