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The Greatest Lie Ever Sold is a 2022 documentary film directed by and featuring conservative commentator Candace Owens. Released on the second anniversary of George Floyd's death, the film examines the aftermath of the 2020 incident in Minneapolis, critiquing the narrative surrounding Floyd's death, the subsequent riots, and the rise of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. Owens argues the tragedy was leveraged for political and financial gain, highlighting the over $90 million in donations to BLM and questioning their allocation. The documentary features interviews with figures including former Minneapolis Police Federation president Bob Kroll and journalist Liz Collin, while presenting stories of community destruction from the riots. It has received mixed reception with a 7.0 IMDb rating, praised by some for shedding light on overlooked aspects but criticized by outlets like Mother Jones for promoting far-right perspectives and lacking objectivity. Produced in association with conservative media entities and distributed via platforms like The Daily Wire, the film has sparked controversy with accusations of selective storytelling and misinformation, while contributing to ongoing discourse on the 2020 events and BLM's impact. Note: There is also a 2010 book by Joseph Farah with the same title promoting birther conspiracy theories about Barack Obama's presidency, but the documentary film is the more recent and prominent work associated with this title.