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The ugly truth about truth, according to Errol Morris

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The ugly truth about truth, according to Errol Morris PBS News Hour

Premiered January 10, 2018
The ugly truth about truth, according to Errol Morris

Morris explains why he broke the rules of documentary and why sometimes falsehood wins.

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