The Yes Men Are Revolting (2014)
Director
Laura Nix; The Yes Men
Main cast
Andy Bichlbaum; Mike Bonanno
Genres
Documentary
Description
Activist-pranksters Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonnano pull the rug out from under mega-corporations, government officials and a complacent media in a series of outrageous stunts designed to draw awareness to the issue of climate change.
Laura Nix; The Yes Men
Main cast
Andy Bichlbaum; Mike Bonanno
Genres
Documentary
Description
Activist-pranksters Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonnano pull the rug out from under mega-corporations, government officials and a complacent media in a series of outrageous stunts designed to draw awareness to the issue of climate change.
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