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Key Features:
Historical drama, Legal drama, Holocaust, Freedom of speech, Truth vs. lies, Historical accuracy, Legal battle, Integrity, Moral responsibility, Based on a true story, David vs. Goliath
Tone:
serious, dramatic, suspense-driven
Target Audience:
History buffs, Legal drama enthusiasts, Viewers interested in social justice, Those seeking thought-provoking films
Emotional Arc:
Outrage → Determination → Vindication

Denial

2016-09-30
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Acclaimed writer and historian Deborah E. Lipstadt must battle for historical truth to prove the Holocaust actually occurred when David Irving, a renowned denier, sues her for libel.

Genres
Drama, History
Cast
Rachel Weisz, Tom Wilkinson, Timothy Spall, Andrew Scott, Jack Lowden, Caren Pistorius, Alex Jennings, Harriet Walter, Mark Gatiss, John Sessions
Crew
Mick Jackson, David Hare
Rating
6.837(679 votes)
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