Emperor's New Clothes: Russell Brand's election polemic

Brand stokes fury at our political system, but 'compelling' documentary is undermined by 'meaningless nonsense'

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A new documentary from comedian-activist Russell Brand and film-maker Michael Winterbottom is taking aim at the British political system in the run-up next month's general election.

In Emperor's New Clothes, Brand attacks the widening gap between the rich and poor, the conduct of corporations and austerity measures.

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