

The Social Dilemma
2020-01-26 · 95 min · ★ 7.5
This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.
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- Directors
- Jeff Orlowski
- Production companies
- Exposure Labs, Argent Pictures, The Space Program
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Tristan HarrisSelf
Justin RosensteinSelf
Jaron LanierSelf
Roger McNameeSelf
Jonathan HaidtSelfTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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