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Ralph Nader, An Unreasonable Man

Deanna Zandt: A new documentary gets down to the bone on the life and times of America's consumer advocate...
February 1, 2007  |  
 
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Mention Ralph's name in any variety of progressive circles and you'll often get an earful about the 2000 elections. You'll hear about how, sure, the person you're talking to voted for him, but somehow, Nader is effectively responsible for the war and every other sorry state the country is in, because he spoiled the election. Forty years of activism doesn't come up so much in that conversation, does it?

A new documentary aims to shed some light on a man who has managed to be vilified from just about every political angle: An Unreasonable Man premiered in New York City last night. Three sold-out showings on opening night must mean something... people must be curious to get a glimpse at the what's behind the curtains of the crusader.

Deanna Zandt is a contributing editor at AlterNet.

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