In the age of social media, this eye-opening documentary examines the rising phenomenon of “fake news” in the U.S. and the impact that disinformation, conspiracy theories and false news stories have on the average citizen. The film focuses on several high-profile made-up news stories in recent years with real world consequences, including the infamous “Pizzagate” case, the disinformation campaigns that influenced the 2016 presidential election, the Jade Helm conspiracy, and others. Drawing from exclusive verite access and interviews with a variety of experts, as well as purveyors and targets of misinformation, the documentary sheds light on how post-truth culture has become an increasingly dangerous part of the global information environment.
Patty Cohen Domenico De Sole José Carlos Bergantiños Díaz Jack Flam Ann Freedman Michael Armand Hammer 杰伊·埃尔南德斯 Maria Konnikova Luke Nikas Pei-Shen Qian Michael Shnayerson