Propaganda: The Art of Selling Lies (2019): Cast

This documentary explores the history and evolution of propaganda, from ancient cave paintings to modern-day social media and deepfakes. Director Larry Weinstein examines how religious leaders, politicians, and marketers have employed propaganda techniques throughout history, raising important questions about truth and societal risk. Contemporary artists like Kent Monkman, Shepard Fairey, and Ai Weiwei offer insights into their politically charged work, which often subverts the conventions of disinformation. The film investigates how expanding platforms for spreading ideas can disguise dangerous lies and impact democracy.

• LW Director Larry Weinstein

• KM Kent Monkman
• SF Shepard Fairey
• Ai Weiwei
• Norman Lloyd

• Our Man in Tehran 2015 · Metascore 58
• Inside Hana's Suitcase 2012 · Metascore 59
• Leslie Caron: The Reluctant Star 2016
• Inside Hana’s Suitcase 2009

Also known as

• 政治宣傳：謊言藝術
• Propaganda – Wie man Lügen verkauft
• Propaganda: Wie man Lügen verkauft
• Propaganda: el arte de mentir
• Propagande : L'Art de vendre des mensonges
• 最高明的騙術
• 政治宣传：谎言的艺术
• Propaganda: A Arte de Vender Mentiras
• Dějiny propagandy