Errol Morris on the Specter of Steve Bannon in the Capitol Assault: ‘The Evil Genius Behind It All’
Although the filmmaker faced criticism for making his Bannon documentary, “American Dharma,” we now see that his instincts were right.
Although the filmmaker faced criticism for making his Bannon documentary, “American Dharma,” we now see that his instincts were right.
The documentary finds Morris confronting Bannon about his terrifying potential while providing a window into his beliefs.
“American Dharma” is not what we need it to be, but it does ask us to question what we need from cinema at this moment in our history.
As the Oscar-winning filmmaker’s portrait of the Trump associate continues to make the rounds, it has yet to secure U.S. distribution.
As Morris challenges the alt-right icon to justify his ideas, this fascinating portrait makes it unclear who has the upper hand.
The former presidential advisor and propaganda filmmaker is causing all sorts of trouble.