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The Enemies of Reason
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The Enemies of Reason

Jan 1, 2007
1h 36m
★ 7.5

Overview

Documentary written and presented by scientist Richard Dawkins, in which he seeks to expose "those areas of belief that exist without scientific proof, yet manage to hold the nation under their spell", including mediumship, psychokinesis, acupuncture, and other forms of alternative medicine.

Genres

Documentary

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Cast

Richard Dawkins

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Richard Dawkins

Derren Brown

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Derren Brown

Deepak Chopra

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Deepak Chopra

Chris French

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Chris French

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