Yes and I am inclined to agree, except on one point: the movie is ABOUT the concept that their stories are unheard and that the truth is being exposed, and it is effectively accomplishing the opposite here.

Oh, shit. I say this all the time. I verb it, though: “Netflixing”

I think you’re right, but I would go so far as to say that people who enjoyed it did so based around the fact that it is a supposedly historically accurate representation of that period, which would in turn lead people to seek out reviews/accounts/etc that are consistent with what they already saw. They wouldn’t look for or even pay attention to information that is framed in a way that doesn’t line up with this, especially because in itself the plot revolves around “shining a light on information that was not easily accessible” and “giving a voice to those who were not heard.” The film/novel are probably enough to give most people the sense that they have been educated on the topic in some way.

Is that the same thing? Seems like that was kind of a catharsis for an otherwise-cowardly way out for him, whereas this is more of an unhealthy perpetuation of a myth.

PS that was the soonest I’ve ever been Godwin’d.

Is there any polite way to link to this on my [seemingly progressive] friends’ Facebook updates talking about how awesome the movie is/how excited they are to see it?

Will this be obscure enough for a Halloween costume?