A Dangerous Idea(2016)
Eugenics, genetics and the American dream
A Dangerous Idea Synopsis
A dangerous idea has threatened the American Dream from the beginning - the belief that some groups and individuals are inherently superior to others and more deserving of fundamental rights. Such biological determinism provided an excuse for some of America's most shameful history. And now it's back. This documentary reveals how biologically determined politics has disenfranchised women and people of color, provided a rationale for state sanctioned crimes committed against America's most vulnerable citizens, and now gains new traction under the Trump administration.
A Dangerous Idea (2016) is a documentary film directed by Stephanie Welch, released on December 9, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Andrew Kimbrell, Garland Allen, Ignacio Chapela and Barry Commoner. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Stephanie Welch
- Writers:
- Andrew Kimbrell, Stephanie Welch
- Producers:
- Stephanie Welch, Jed Riffe
- Production:
- Paragon Media Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Dangerous Idea Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Andrew Kimbrell
Andrew Kimbrell
as Himself
- Garland Allen
Garland Allen
as Himself
- Ignacio Chapela
Ignacio Chapela
as Himself
- Barry Commoner
Barry Commoner
as Himself
- Troy Duster
Troy Duster
as Himself
- Fidelma Fitzpatrick
Fidelma Fitzpatrick
as Herself
- Agustín Fuentes
Agustín Fuentes
as Himself
- Ruth Hubbard
Ruth Hubbard
as Herself
- Oliver James
Oliver James
as Himself
Van Jones
as Himself
- Jay Joseph
Jay Joseph
as Himself
- Evelyn Fox Keller
Evelyn Fox Keller
as Herself
Key crew
Directed by Stephanie Welch, written by Andrew Kimbrell and Stephanie Welch, produced by Stephanie Welch and Jed Riffe.
Explore more Documentary titles
A Dangerous Idea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
You may also like
Come See Me in the Good Light
2025
What Is a Woman?
2022
A Toxic Love Story
2026
My Mom Jayne
2025
Sidney
2022
Dawg Fight
2015
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20
2022
Gunda
2021
S4: The Bob Lazar Story
2026
Capitalism: A Love Story
2009
Fuck
2006
Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever
2025
Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story
2025
28 Up
1984
180° South
2010
The Final: Attack on Wembley
2024
Being James Bond
2021
McQueen
2018
13th
2016
Boys State
2020
Movies similar to A Dangerous Idea
The Scientist, The Imposter and Stalin: How to Feed the People
2018
Laïcité, l'exception française - 120 ans, et maintenant ?
2025
Tangled Roots
2022
Inheriting Your Physical Traits
1970
The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey
2003
Eugenic Minds
2014
Crazy Money
2021
Men In Sync
2022
Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution
2025
Pass It Around
2022
Limited Partnership
2014
Fighters
2025
Ableism in São Paulo
2024
9to5: The Story of a Movement
2020
Bontok, Rapeless
2014
Le virus qui soigne
2015
Olympe de Gouges : Liberté, égalité, féminité
2025
Mind of a Rampage Killer
2013
What Darwin Never Knew
2009
Lieven Scheire: DNA
2019
A Dangerous Idea – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Dangerous Idea online?
+
A Dangerous Idea (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A Dangerous Idea?
+
The main cast of A Dangerous Idea (2016) includes Andrew Kimbrell, Garland Allen, Ignacio Chapela, Barry Commoner and Troy Duster. The film was directed by Stephanie Welch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Dangerous Idea released?
+
A Dangerous Idea was released on December 9, 2016 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is A Dangerous Idea worth watching?
+
A Dangerous Idea (2016) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.