Best of Enemies
A 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?"
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Streaming now in the United States on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free.
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Frequently asked questions about Best of Enemies
Where can I watch Best of Enemies in the United States?
Best of Enemies is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Best of Enemies on Netflix?
Yes. Best of Enemies is streaming on Netflix in the United States, alongside Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free.
Can I watch Best of Enemies for free?
Best of Enemies streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Best of Enemies?
Best of Enemies scores 7.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Best of Enemies?
Best of Enemies stars Gore Vidal, William F. Buckley Jr., Kelsey Grammer, John Lithgow, and Dick Cavett. Morgan Neville is the director and Robert Gordon is the director.
How long is Best of Enemies?
Best of Enemies runs 1h 27m (87 minutes).
When did Best of Enemies come out?
Best of Enemies was released on July 31, 2015.
Which studio made Best of Enemies?
Best of Enemies was produced by Tremolo Productions, Media Ranch, and Motto Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for Best of Enemies?
Best of Enemies was made on a budget of $1,000,000.
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