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Dark Money

2018 · Movie · 98 min · ★ 6.8 · 84% critics

Documentary

This documentary looks at how unlimited anonymous political donations have reshaped American elections after a major court ruling. Focusing on one state's response, it explores a local effort to push back against hidden money and offer a possible path forward for campaign reform.

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Streaming on PBS Documentaries.

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Details
Years
2018
Release date
2018-01-22
Language
English
Runtime
98 min
Critic score
84/100
TMDB rating
6.8/10 (17 votes)
About

If you like issue-driven political documentaries such as Boys State or Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America's Elections, this offers a focused look at campaign money and reform; Not for you if you want light, character-led viewing.

Pros: timely political subject; clear civic focus; thought-provoking debate | Cons: narrow issue focus; heavily U.S.-specific; policy-centered approach

Cast & crew

Directed by Kimberly Reed