TV series

The Awful Truth

1999–2000 · 2 seasons

A cheeky, ambush-style romp that mixes real outrage with prankish stunts, making politics feel like a mischievous stunt show.

Overview: The Awful Truth is a satirical television show that was directed, written, and hosted by filmmaker Michael Moore, and funded by the British broadcaster Channel 4.
How it feels: Satirical, absurd, cynical and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Politics, media, corruption, class
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: politics
media
corruption
class
justice
Places: None
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: mockumentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild