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The ugly truth about truth, according to Errol Morris

Morris explains why he broke the rules of documentary and why sometimes falsehood wins.

01/10/2018

PBS News Hour

The ugly truth about truth, according to Errol Morris

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Morris explains why he broke the rules of documentary and why sometimes falsehood wins.

If your goal is to talk to another human being and hear the truth, Errol Morris says you're going to be disappointed. The filmmaker explains why he broke the rules of documentary and why sometimes falsehood wins. Morris gives his Brief but Spectacular take on truth.

01/10/2018

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