Why Movie ‘Facts’ Prevail

This year’s Oscar nominees for best picture include four films based on true stories …. Each film has been criticized for factual inaccuracy. …

You might think: Does it really matter? Can’t we keep the film world separate from the real world?

Unfortunately, the answer is no. Studies show that if you watch a film — even one concerning historical events about which you are informed — your beliefs may be reshaped by “facts” that are not factual. CONT.

Jeffrey M. Zacks (Washington U. in St. Louis), New York Times

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  1. carl fischer says:

    Equally scary as informative. How easily can we hence be manipulated by today’s TV media using “factually inaccurate” picures?

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