Movie

Examined Life

★ 6.5(28)20081h 27m

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Good to know

Director: Astra Taylor
Release date: 2008-09-05
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Sphinx Productions

Examined Life — trailer

About Examined Life

Examined Life is a 2008 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Astra Taylor, starring Cornel West, Judith Butler and Slavoj Žižek. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 28 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Examined Life in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Examined Life pulls philosophy out of academic journals and classrooms, and puts it back on the streets. Offering privileged moments with great thinkers from fields ranging from moral philosophy to cultural theory, Examined Life reveals philosophy's power to transform the way we see the world around us and imagine our place in it.

Cast

Cornel West

Self

Judith Butler

Self

Slavoj Žižek

Self

Peter Singer

Self

Michael Hardt

Self

Kwame Anthony Appiah

Self

Martha C. Nussbaum

Self

Avital Ronell

Self

Sunaura Taylor

Self

Astra Taylor

Self

Barack Obama

Self (floating on a boat in central park)

Michelle Obama

Self (floating on a boat in central park)

Themes & keywords

philosophywoman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Examined Life in Ireland?+

Examined Life is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Examined Life on Netflix?+

Examined Life is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Examined Life?+

Examined Life has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in Examined Life?+

Examined Life stars Cornel West, Judith Butler, Slavoj Žižek, Peter Singer and Michael Hardt.

When did Examined Life come out?+

Examined Life is a 2008 movie directed by Astra Taylor.

What genre is Examined Life?+

Examined Life is Documentary film.

Who directed Examined Life?+

Examined Life was directed by Astra Taylor.