Examined Life
Originally released in 2008. Examined Life is a documentary film. directed by Astra Taylor. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Cornel West, Judith Butler, and Slavoj Žižek
Synopsis
Examined Life pulls philosophy out of academic journals and classrooms, and puts it back on the streets. Offering privileged moments with great thinkers from fields ranging from moral philosophy to cultural theory, Examined Life reveals philosophy's power to transform the way we see the world around us and imagine our place in it.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (28 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sphinx Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Examined Life about?
Examined Life pulls philosophy out of academic journals and classrooms, and puts it back on the streets. Offering privileged moments with great thinkers from fields ranging from moral philosophy to...
Who directed Examined Life?
Examined Life was directed by Astra Taylor.
How long is Examined Life?
Examined Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Examined Life released?
Examined Life was released on September 5, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Examined Life?
The main cast of Examined Life includes Cornel West, Judith Butler, Slavoj Žižek, Peter Singer, Michael Hardt.