Psychology professor Jordan Peterson, considered the most influential thinker of the Western world, has become a polarizing figure. After opposing Canadian human rights legislation in 2016, he became a famous public intellectual and best-selling author. The controversy revolves around a law that required speech, including alternate gender pronouns, leaving two narratives about Peterson: a heroic cultural warrior or a bigoted peddler of harmful ideas.
Shut Him Down: The Rise of Jordan Peterson
A documentary about psychology professor Jordan Peterson, who has sparked both praise and criticism for his views on Canadian human rights legislation, is in the works.
