McCarthy (2020): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 2020, McCarthy is a documental film directed by Sharon Grimberg, running about 120 minutes. “Power Feeds on Fear” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. "McCarthy" chronicles the rise and fall of Joseph McCarthy, the Wisconsin senator who came to power after a stunning victory in an election no one thought he could win. Once in office, he declared that there was a vast conspiracy threatening America — emanating not from a rival superpower, but from within. Free of restraint or oversight, he conducted a crusade against those he accused of being enemies of the state, a chilling campaign marked by groundless accusations, bullying intimidation, grandiose showmanship and cruel victimization. With lawyer Roy Cohn at his side, he belittled critics, spinning a web of lies and distortions while spreading fear and confusion. After years in the headlines, he was brought down by his own excesses and overreach. But his name lives on linked to the modern-day witch hunt we call “McCarthyism.”

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, McCarthy sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In Estados Unidos you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch McCarthy page.

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