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Social Dilemma, The (2020)
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Social Dilemma, The (2020)

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
September 9, 2020
Studio
Netflix
Official Site
http://www.netflix.com/title/81254224
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
September 9, 2020
MPAA Rating
PG-13
Duration
95 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Netflix
Official Site
http://www.netflix.com/title/81254224
Director
Jeff Orlowski
Producer
Larissa Rhodes
Screenwriter
Davis Coombe, Vickie Curtis, Jeff Orlowski
Starring
  • Skyler Gisondo
  • Kara Hayward
  • Vincent Kartheiser

What if the greatest threat to humanity isn't a machine that thinks, but a machine that knows how to make you think? The Social Dilemma is a powerful documentary-drama hybrid that pulls back the curtain on the hidden architecture of social media platforms. Through chilling insider testimonies from former tech executives and engineers, the film reveals how these networks are meticulously designed to manipulate human psychology, addict users, and monetize attention. This urgent narrative is interwoven with a compelling fictional storyline following a suburban family, portrayed by Skyler Gisondo, Kara Hayward, and Vincent Kartheiser, as they grapple with the very real-world consequences of algorithms on mental health, democracy, and social cohesion. Directed by Jeff Orlowski, this eye-opening exploration presents a stark conflict between the technology that connects us and the unintended societal fractures it accelerates, crafting a tense and thought-provoking atmosphere that challenges viewers to question their own digital lives.