Best of Enemies
20157.2movie
Where to Watch
Netflix
Dox
Magnolia SelectsA documentary about the legendary series of nationally televised debates in 1968 between two great public intellectuals, the liberal Gore Vidal and the conservative William F. Buckley Jr. Intended as commentary on the issues of their day, these vitriolic and explosive encounters came to define the modern era of public discourse in the media, marking the big bang moment of our contemporary media landscape when spectacle trumped content and argument replaced substance. Best of Enemies delves into the entangled biographies of these two great thinkers, and luxuriates in the language and the theater of their debates, begging the question, "What has television done to the way we discuss politics in our democracy today?"
Who would love this
- ♥Political junkies and historians.
- ♥Fans of high-stakes, character-driven documentaries.
- ♥Viewers interested in the evolution of media and the "pundit" culture.
- ♥Those who appreciate sharp, witty, and intellectual dialogue.
Who might not
- ✗Viewers looking for lighthearted or escapist entertainment.
- ✗Those who prefer documentaries with a clear, optimistic resolution.
- ✗People who are exhausted by political conflict and find the subject matter too cynical.
