Our turbulent political climate is so clogged with the instant hysteria demanded by the chattering class to keep its voice in shouting condition that a sedate documentary examining the long-term weather patterns is a welcome respite from the noise.
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TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
As an explanation of where we are today, the entire film makes for crucial viewing.
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New York PostLou Lumenick
New York PostLou Lumenick
Stands in stark contrast to the quickie political documentaries that have flooded into specialty venues since last year.
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Village VoiceJ. Hoberman
Village VoiceJ. Hoberman
Certainly not as incredulous or mocking as it might have been. If anything, the mood is apprehensive. But it's depressing that--Carter aside--the filmmakers failed to find even one liberal believer.