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Critic David Parkinson
rated 8

https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/best-enemies-review/

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Critic Jonathan Romney
rated 8

...a fascinating, hugely enjoyable essay on media history – and on intellectual vanity.

Read full review at The Guardian

Cast & Crew

Morgan Neville
Director
Robert Gordon
Director
Dick Cavett
As Self
Noam Chomsky
As Self

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In 1968, two intellectual titans, Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley Jr., clashed in a series of televised debates that would change the face of political discourse forever. With their sharp wit and biting humor, they skewered each other's ideologies, trading insults and personal attacks. Their explosive exchanges captivated audiences, skyrocketing ratings for ABC News and ushering in a new era of public discourse where spectacle trumped substance. This documentary delves into the entangled lives of these two great thinkers and luxuriates in the language and theater of their debates, begging the question: how has television impacted our political discussions today?

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