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2017•93 min•Documentary

The Pathological Optimist

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Is The Pathological Optimist worth watching? With a rating of 8.3/10, this Documentary film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Pathological Optimist Synopsis

THE PATHOLOGICAL OPTIMIST takes us into the inner sanctum of Wakefield and his family from 2011- 2016 as he fights for his day in court in a little known defamation case against the British Medical Journal. Wakefield attempts to clear his name as the media-appointed Father of the Anti-vaccine movement.

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Andrew Wakefield
Andrew WakefieldSelf
Carmel Wakefield
Carmel WakefieldSelf
Brendan McBride
Brendan McBrideSelf - Attorney
William Parrish
William ParrishSelf - Attorney
James Wakefield
James WakefieldSelf
Tim Wakefield
Tim WakefieldSelf
Bridget Wakefield
Bridget WakefieldSelf
Jennifer Larson
Jennifer LarsonSelf
Cade Larson
Cade LarsonSelf
Imogen Wakefield
Imogen WakefieldSelf

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Is The Pathological Optimist worth watching?

Yes, The Pathological Optimist is definitely worth watching! With a rating of 8.3/10, it's highly recommended for fans of Documentary movies.

Is The Pathological Optimist hit or flop?

Based on audience ratings (8.3/10), The Pathological Optimist is considered a hit among viewers.

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The Pathological Optimist is a Documentary movie that THE PATHOLOGICAL OPTIMIST takes us into the inner sanctum of Wakefield and his family from 2011- 2016 as he fights for his day in court in a little kn...

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