A Dangerous Idea

“Eugenics, genetics and the American dream”

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.

Director

Stephanie Welch

Screenplay

Andrew Kimbrell

Screenplay

Stephanie Welch

Status

Released

Release date

09/12/2016

Original language

English