The Awful Truth

The Awful Truth

The Awful Truth

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The Awful Truth

1999- 2000

2 Seasons

24 Episodes

6.0(24 votes)

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Documentary

Comedy

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.

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Channel 4 Television

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4 members

Directing

Michael Moore

Self - Host

Michael Moore

Acting

Karen Duffy

Self

Karen Duffy

Acting

Gideon Evans

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Writing

Jay Martel

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