Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes

Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes

You can do anything when you stop at nothing.

Directed by Alexis Bloom

Produced by A&E IndieFilms, Jigsaw Productions

2018107 min6.7 / 10

A methodical investigative documentary that traces how a powerful media figure built an empire through manipulation and abuse, ultimately undone by the voices of his victims.

Alexis Bloom charts the rise and fall of the late Republican Party booster and controversial Fox News mogul who went down in flames amid multiple sexual harassment allegations.

Questions people ask

  • Is Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Does Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

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52/ 100

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Familiar shape, done well.

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Love55

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