The Occupation of the American Mind (2016): Cast & Plot
The Occupation of the American Mind is a 2016 documentary directed by Jeremy Earp and Loretta Alper, starring Noam Chomsky, Sut Jhally and Mike Wallace. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Directors
- Jeremy Earp and Loretta Alper
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Media Education Foundation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Occupation of the American Mind About?
The premise of The Occupation of the American Mind without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This documentary explores the unusual lack of widespread criticism towards Israeli policies in the United States, despite ongoing military occupation of Palestinian territory and repeated invasions of Gaza. It investigates the extensive pro-Israel public relations campaigns undertaken within the U.S. to shape public opinion and examines the strategies employed to maintain unwavering support. The film provides a revealing look at the complex relationship between Israel and the American public.
The Occupation of the American Mind Cast & Characters
Noam Chomsky leads the cast, with Sut Jhally and Mike Wallace. Directed by Jeremy Earp and Loretta Alper; 36 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Jeremy Earp
- Co-director Loretta Alper
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Noam Chomsky as themselves - Sut Jhally as themselves
- Mike Wallace as themselves
- Bob Simon as themselves
Also Starring in The Occupation of the American Mind
· 32 more- Ronald Reagan Themselves
- Donald Trump Themselves
- Barack Obama Themselves
- David Gregory Themselves
- Roger Waters Narrator (voice)
- John Kerry Themselves
- Hillary Clinton Themselves
- Ben Shapiro Themselves
- John Hagee Themselves
- Jon Stewart Themselves
- Benjamin Netanyahu Themselves
- Jon Snow Themselves
- Sean Hannity Themselves
- Rachel Maddow Themselves
- Bill O'Reilly Themselves
- Peter Hart Themselves
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- Amira Hass Themselves
- Abba Eban Themselves
- Marc Lamont Hill Themselves
- Norman Finkelstein Themselves
- Rashid Khalidi Themselves
- Mark Crispin Miller Themselves
- Max Blumenthal Themselves
- Rula Jebreal Themselves
- Yousef Munayyer Themselves
- Rami Khouri Themselves
- Phyllis Bennis Themselves
- Norman Solomon Themselves
- Henry Siegman Themselves
- Stephen Walt Themselves
- M.J. Rosenberg Themselves
- Michael Oren Themselves
More from Jeremy Earp and Loretta Alper
More films directed by Jeremy Earp and Loretta Alper, best-rated first: Hijacking Catastrophe: 9/11, Fear & the Selling of American Empire, War Made Easy: How Presidents & Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death, Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL and Digital Disconnect.
The Occupation of the American Mind Plot Summary
What happens in The Occupation of the American Mind from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
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The Occupation of the American Mind offers a detailed, balanced look at how Israeli actions in Gaza have sparked global demonstrations while the United States continues to lend steadfast support to Israel. The documentary centers on the 2014 Gaza war, presenting the claim that Israel dropped nearly 20,000 tons of explosives over 51 days, resulting in the deaths of more than 2,000 Palestinians and injuring tens of thousands, the vast majority of them civilians. The film weaves in interviews, archival footage, and reportage to paint a picture of a conflict that reverberates far beyond the immediate clash on the ground.
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The Occupation of the American Mind Trailers & Videos
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The Occupation of the American Mind Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “The Occupation of the American Mind: Israel's Public Relations War in the United States” and “Israelin mediasota”.
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- The Occupation of the American Mind: Israel's Public Relations War in the United States
- Israelin mediasota
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The Occupation of the American Mind FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Occupation of the American Mind, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Occupation of the American Mind?
The Occupation of the American Mind runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Occupation of the American Mind released?
The Occupation of the American Mind was released on January 19, 2016.
Who directed The Occupation of the American Mind?
The Occupation of the American Mind was directed by Jeremy Earp and Loretta Alper.
More films by Jeremy Earp Who is in the cast of The Occupation of the American Mind?
The Occupation of the American Mind stars Noam Chomsky, Sut Jhally and Mike Wallace, among 36 credited actors.
Does The Occupation of the American Mind have a post-credit scene?
No. The Occupation of the American Mind has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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