The personal and professional life of Ralph Nader, one of America's most controversial consumer advocates and political activists, is the subject of this biographical documentary. Nader's willingness ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: June 12, 2007
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August 8, 2007The directors really know their stuff, and focus on keeping everything from Nader's perspective. Word has it from the directors that Nader enjoys the movie himself, but mostly spent his screening thinking about other ways of helping society. I'm sure most intelligent people will...( read more)
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March 30, 2008This is must see viewing for every human being that thinks he/she is in the know and for every American that considers himself/herself patriotic. This is "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" meets Fox Mulder, but a true story, and without the happy ending. In a time in this country whe...( read more)
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September 4, 2009A fair documentary with many interviews with people (including Pat Buchanan!) who have interacted with Ralph Nader throughout his years. The movie starts with a great George Benard Shaw quote, "All progress depends on unreasonable men," a statement with which I certainly agree. T...( read more)
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February 1, 2009A very good documentary about Ralph Nader and how important he has been to USA. Definitely recommend for the people that only know him for being one of the reason why Gore lost the election in 2000.
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December 2, 2008this doc pulled no punches. it was great seeing the high points of his career and how he built his reputation as the greatest american consumer rights activist. i also loved how it not only addressed nader's ego (which may ultimately be his downfall), but h...( read more) -
November 29, 2008A fantastic documentary about Nader... I think it's really important for people to really know what an impact he's had on our lives.
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November 3, 2008I almost thought this went out of its way to make Nader not seem overly God-like. Did a pretty good job of accurately portraying his run in 2000 and 2004 although I don't think they discussed WHY he ran enough. Also made me not like Eric Alterman as much....I read "What Liberal...( read more)
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April 18, 2008One the greatest men in America today and in history. Ralph Nader's life is covered from his youth until 2005. You get to hear all the negativity he has received and all the praise. You get to learn about his Raiders and discover all the wonderful things that Nader has accompl...( read more)
Critic Reviews
April 7, 2007
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
March 9, 2007
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
For most of an entertaining 122 minutes, the film simply tells the story of Nader's life and chronicles his struggles and crusades. full review
March 2, 2007
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
Every time a belt gets buckled or an airbag inflates, the movie argues, somebody somewhere has Nader to thank for it. full review
February 9, 2007
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal
The film contends admiringly, and convincingly, that Ralph Nader's authentic sense of outrage is the reason he persists when he can't prevail. full review
February 9, 2007
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
What An Unreasonable Man does best is rehabilitate Nader's career prior to the election and remind us of an unparalleled public-interest legacy stretching over four decades. full review
January 31, 2007
Kyle Smith, New York Post
For liberals, An Unreasonable Man delivers an exciting look back at heady times. full review
January 31, 2007
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
The documentary An Unreasonable Man is an admiring but hardly uncritical portrait of Ralph Nader and his 2000 presidential campaign.
January 30, 2007
David Edelstein, New York Magazine
The film, directed by Henriette Mantel and Steve Skrovan, does a brilliant job of putting his 2000 run for president in context -- to show how consistent it was with everything he has stood for in his... full review
January 15, 2007
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine
An Unreasonable Man's allowance for differing viewpoints becomes a bit of a smokescreen, with the film revealing its true goal of reputation restoration. full review
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