The Pathological Optimist(2017)
Liar. Healer. Monster. Savior.
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.
The Pathological Optimist (2017) is a documentary film directed by Miranda Bailey, released on September 29, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Andrew Wakefield, Carmel Wakefield, Brendan McBride and William Parrish. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Miranda Bailey
- Producers:
- Miranda Bailey, Mike Lebovich, Marc Lesser
- Cinematographer:
- Jeffrey Buras
- Composer:
- Craig Richey
- Production:
- Cold Iron Pictures
- Revenue:
- $11,222
- Status:
- Released
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The Pathological Optimist Cast & Crew
Main cast
Andrew Wakefield
as Self
- Carmel Wakefield
Carmel Wakefield
as Self
- Brendan McBride
Brendan McBride
as Self - Attorney
- William Parrish
William Parrish
as Self - Attorney
- James Wakefield
James Wakefield
as Self
- Tim Wakefield
Tim Wakefield
as Self
- Bridget Wakefield
Bridget Wakefield
as Self
- Jennifer Larson
Jennifer Larson
as Self
- Cade Larson
Cade Larson
as Self
- Imogen Wakefield
Imogen Wakefield
as Self
- Corin Wakefield
Corin Wakefield
as Self
- Polly Tommey
Polly Tommey
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Miranda Bailey, produced by Miranda Bailey, Mike Lebovich and Marc Lesser.
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The Pathological Optimist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Pathological Optimist – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Pathological Optimist online?
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The Pathological Optimist (2017) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Pathological Optimist?
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The main cast of The Pathological Optimist (2017) includes Andrew Wakefield, Carmel Wakefield, Brendan McBride, William Parrish and James Wakefield. The film was directed by Miranda Bailey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Pathological Optimist released?
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The Pathological Optimist was released on September 29, 2017 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Pathological Optimist worth watching?
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The Pathological Optimist (2017) holds an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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