Plot — What is Best of Enemies about?
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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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2015 |
| Genre | Documentary, History |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 87 min |
| Audience Score | 72% (7.2/10, 151 votes) |
Best of Enemies — FAQ
Is Best of Enemies worth watching? Best of Enemies holds a 7.2/10 rating from 151 viewers. 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 i
Who directed Best of Enemies? Directed by Morgan Neville.
Who is in the cast of Best of Enemies? It stars Gore Vidal, William F. Buckley Jr., Kelsey Grammer, John Lithgow, Dick Cavett, Christopher Hitchens and more.
Where can I stream Best of Enemies? You can stream Best of Enemies on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability may vary by region.
When did Best of Enemies release? It released in 2015.
