After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News (2020)

  • NR
  • 03/19/2020 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 35m

Enrage. Suppress. Divide.

Overview

An investigation into the ongoing threat caused by the phenomenon of “fake news” in the U.S., focusing on the real-life consequences that disinformation, conspiracy theories and false news stories have on the average citizen.

Andrew Rossi

Director

Cast

Jack Burkman's headshot

Jack Burkman

Self
Elizabeth Williamson's headshot

Elizabeth Williamson

Self
Molly McKew's headshot

Molly McKew

Self
Troy Michalik's headshot

Troy Michalik

Self
Will Sommer's headshot

Will Sommer

Self
Brian Schatz's headshot

Brian Schatz

Self (archive footage)
Reid Hoffman's headshot

Reid Hoffman

Self (archive footage)
Greg Abbott's headshot

Greg Abbott

Self (archive footage)

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