An Unreasonable Man
Documentary
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2007
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An Unreasonable Man is a 2006 documentary film that traces the life and career of political activist Ralph Nader, the founder of modern consumer protection. The film examines Nader's advocacy for auto safety features, such as federally mandated seat belts and air bags, as well as his rise to national prominence following an invasion of privacy lawsuit against General Motors.
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Rated:
NOT RATED
Runtime:
122 min
Release date:
31 Jan 2007
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
2 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
The first half of the movie is an absorbing study of this part of Nader's public life, and then it switches -- as he did -- to politics, where the results for both him and the picture are less cheerful.
– Bruce Newman,
San Jose Mercury News,
16 Mar 2007
rotten:
This documentary starts out as a fascinating profile of consumer advocate Ralph Nader, but it ends up getting derailed by a political discussion marked by an abundance of whining.
– Jeff Strickler,
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
29 Mar 2007
fresh:
You may walk away from it still wondering why Nader persisted in running for president in 2004 after being repeatedly begged not to. But, whether or not you admire the decision, the film forces you to admire the determination with which Nader made it.
– Moira MacDonald,
Seattle Times,
7 Apr 2007
fresh:
It can't help but remind us that the man Nader prevented from becoming president has since been more instrumental in the war on environmental pollution than any other public figure. Irony abounds.
– Terry Lawson,
Detroit Free Press,
20 Apr 2007
fresh:
This fascinating documentary examines the issues raised by Nader's runs for the presidency...that shone a powerful light into our grubby political shadows, and also played a part...that twice put George W. Bush into the White House.
– Jonathan F. Richards,
Film.com,
2 May 2007