Film

A Dangerous Idea

Eugenics, genetics and the American dream

8.0

1h 46m

2016

“Eugenics, genetics and the American dream”

Synopsis

A dangerous idea has threatened the American Dream from the beginning - the belief that some groups and individuals are inherently superior to others and more deserving of fundamental rights. Such biological determinism provided an excuse for some of America's most shameful history. And now it's back. This documentary reveals how biologically determined politics has disenfranchised women and people of color, provided a rationale for state sanctioned crimes committed against America's most vulnerable citizens, and now gains new traction under the Trump administration.

Director

Stephanie Welch

Documentary

geneticsequalityeugenics

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Cast & Crew

Andrew Kimbrell

as Himself

Garland Allen

as Himself

Ignacio Chapela

as Himself

Barry Commoner

as Himself

Troy Duster

as Himself

Fidelma Fitzpatrick

as Herself

Agustín Fuentes

as Himself

Ruth Hubbard

as Herself

Oliver James

as Himself

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