Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media

Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media

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2025-04-04

'Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media' is a gripping documentary that exposes the dark side of social media and its devastating impact on young users. Directors Matthew O'Neill and Perri Peltz take viewers inside the high-stakes legal battle to hold tech companies accountable for the harm caused by their negligence and dangerous algorithms. Based on investigative reporting by Bloomberg News' Olivia Carville, the film follows the Social Media Victims Law Center fighting for justice for families whose children suffered tragic consequences linked to social media use. As families seek justice, 'Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media' underscores the urgent need for industry reform and serves as both a wake-up call about the dangers of social media-and a call to action to protect future generations.

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'Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media' is a gripping documentary that exposes the dark side of social media and its devastating impact on young users. Directors Matthew O'Neill and Perri Peltz take viewers inside the high-stakes legal battle to hold tech companies accountable for the harm caused by their negligence and dangerous algorithms. Based on investigative reporting by Bloomberg News' Olivia Carville, the film follows the Social Media Victims Law Center fighting for justice for families whose children suffered tragic consequences linked to social media use. As families seek justice, 'Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media' underscores the urgent need for industry reform and serves as both a wake-up call about the dangers of social media-and a call to action to protect future generations.

Released

2025-04-04

Runtime

75

Director

Perri Peltz

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

Language

English

Production

Bloomberg Media

Downtown Community Television Center

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    Matthew Bergman

    Matthew Bergman
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    Brandy Roberts

    Brandy Roberts
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    Toney Roberts

    Toney Roberts
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    Marsha Blackburn

    Marsha Blackburn
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    Richard Blumenthal
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    Jennie Deserio
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    Mitchell Prinstein, Ph.D.

    Mitchell Prinstein, Ph.D.
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    Jason Tanner

    Jason Tanner
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    Amy Neville
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    Lowell Larson
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    Jenn Buta
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    Lawrence Riff

    Lawrence Riff
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    Jessica Grant

    Jessica Grant