Examined Life(2008)
Examined Life 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.
Examined Life (2008) is a documentary film directed by Astra Taylor, released on September 5, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Cornel West, Judith Butler, Slavoj Žižek and Peter Singer. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Astra Taylor
- Writers:
- Astra Taylor
- Cinematographer:
- John M. Tran
- Production:
- Sphinx Productions
- Status:
- Released
Examined Life (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Examined Life before you stream it.
Examined Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cornel West
as Self
Judith Butler
as Self
Slavoj Žižek
as Self
Peter Singer
as Self
- Michael Hardt
Michael Hardt
as Self
- Kwame Anthony Appiah
Kwame Anthony Appiah
as Self
Martha C. Nussbaum
as Self
Avital Ronell
as Self
- Sunaura Taylor
Sunaura Taylor
as Self
- Astra Taylor
Astra Taylor
as Self
Barack Obama
as Self (floating on a boat in central park)
Michelle Obama
as Self (floating on a boat in central park)
Key crew
Directed by Astra Taylor, written by Astra Taylor.
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Examined Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 28 ratings.
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Examined Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Examined Life online?
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Examined Life (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Examined Life?
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The main cast of Examined Life (2008) includes Cornel West, Judith Butler, Slavoj Žižek, Peter Singer and Michael Hardt. The film was directed by Astra Taylor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Examined Life released?
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Examined Life was released on September 5, 2008 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Examined Life worth watching?
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Examined Life (2008) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Examined Life?
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Yes. The official Examined Life trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.