Denial (2016)
January 29, 2017 2:41 AM - Subscribe
Acclaimed writer and historian Deborah E. Lipstadt must battle for historical truth to prove the Holocaust actually occurred when David Irving, a renowned denier, sues her for libel.
Lipstadt and Irving on the Blue previously. A recent Guardian interview with Lipstadt about the trial and the movie.
Lipstadt and Irving on the Blue previously. A recent Guardian interview with Lipstadt about the trial and the movie.
I missed the showing with Professor Lipstadt giving an intro and have not seen it yet. It's a courtroom drama so the audience will be smaller but I expect it will be seen by many generations of students, hopefully raising their understanding of the specific problem of antisemitism but also the greater problem of fake ideas.
posted by sammyo at 1:20 PM on January 29, 2017 [2 favorites]
posted by sammyo at 1:20 PM on January 29, 2017 [2 favorites]
We just watched this. It was quietly terrific. I can't recall a film where the principals functioned so well as an ensemble. No star turns or scene stealing, just good actors doing their best work to support the story.
Timothy Spall was perfect.
Very happy to see Andrew Scott get a tag. We love him.
posted by Short Attention Sp at 5:16 PM on February 12, 2017 [1 favorite]
Timothy Spall was perfect.
Very happy to see Andrew Scott get a tag. We love him.
posted by Short Attention Sp at 5:16 PM on February 12, 2017 [1 favorite]
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