Best of Enemies
Buckley vs. Vidal. 2 Men. 10 Debates. Television Would Never Be the Same.
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Best of Enemies
- Genres: Documentary, History
- Release Date: 2015-07-31
- Runtime: 87 minutes
- Rating: 7.2/10 (144 votes)
- Budget: $1,000,000
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Tremolo Productions, Media Ranch, Motto Pictures, Magnolia Pictures, Participant, ITVS, JustFilms / Ford Foundation
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.0352
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Gore Vidal
as Self
William F. Buckley Jr.
as Self
Kelsey Grammer
as Voice of William F. Buckley
John Lithgow
as Voice of Gore Vidal
Dick Cavett
as Self
Christopher Hitchens
as Self
Noam Chomsky
as Self (archival)
Reid Buckley
as Self
Andrew Sullivan
as Self
Todd Gitlin
as Self
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
Best Of Enemies - Official Trailer
Best of Enemies Official Trailer 1 (2015) - Documentary HD
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Best of Enemies?▼
Best of Enemies is a Documentary, History movie directed by . It was released on 2015-07-31.
Who are the main actors in Best of Enemies?▼
The main cast includes Gore Vidal, William F. Buckley Jr., Kelsey Grammer, John Lithgow, Dick Cavett, .
Where can I watch Best of Enemies online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Best of Enemies is available.
Is Best of Enemies based on a true story?▼
Buckley vs. Vidal. 2 Men. 10 Debates. Television Would Never Be the Same.
What is the IMDb rating of Best of Enemies?▼
Best of Enemies has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 based on 144 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Best of Enemies?▼
The movie had a production budget of $1,000,000 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Best of Enemies?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Tremolo Productions, Media Ranch, Motto Pictures, Magnolia Pictures, Participant, ITVS, JustFilms / Ford Foundation. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Best of Enemies filmed?▼
Best of Enemies was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Best of Enemies?▼
The total runtime of Best of Enemies is 87 minutes.
Is Best of Enemies suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Best of Enemies?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Best of Enemies.
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