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The Pathological Optimist

"Liar. Healer. Monster. Savior."

September 29, 2017 1h 33m 8.3/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 2017. The Pathological Optimist is a documentary film. directed by Miranda Bailey.

Starring Andrew Wakefield, Carmel Wakefield, and Brendan McBride

Synopsis

THE PATHOLOGICAL OPTIMIST takes us into the inner sanctum of Wakefield and his family from 2011- 2016 as he fights for his day in court in a little known defamation case against the British Medical Journal. Wakefield attempts to clear his name as the media-appointed Father of the Anti-vaccine movement.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 29, 2017 8 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
User Rating 8.3/10 Excellent (3 votes)
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Box Office $11.2K Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$11,222

Production Companies

  • Cold Iron Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Pathological Optimist about?

THE PATHOLOGICAL OPTIMIST takes us into the inner sanctum of Wakefield and his family from 2011- 2016 as he fights for his day in court in a little known defamation case against the British Medical...

Who directed The Pathological Optimist?

The Pathological Optimist was directed by Miranda Bailey.

How long is The Pathological Optimist?

The Pathological Optimist has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was The Pathological Optimist released?

The Pathological Optimist was released on September 29, 2017 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Pathological Optimist?

The main cast of The Pathological Optimist includes Andrew Wakefield, Carmel Wakefield, Brendan McBride, William Parrish, James Wakefield.