DVD Year 2015 Theatrical Release 2015-03-06 Studio Sony Pictures Classics Genre Documentary MPAA Rating PG-13 CARA brief strong language Color Color Runtime 117 Animated Live-Action Full Synopsis Inspired by the acclaimed book by Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway, Merchants of Doubt takes audiences on a satirically comedic, yet illuminating ride into the heart of conjuring American spin. Filmmaker Robert Kenner lifts the curtain on a secretive group of highly charismatic, silver-tongued pundits-for-hire who present themselves in the media as scientific authorities yet have the contrary aim of spreading maximum confusion about well-studied public threats ranging from toxic chemicals to pharmaceuticals to climate change. Director Robert Kenner Cast Robert Kenner