Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media (2025)
Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media (2025)
An intimate exposé of 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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Laura Marquez-Garrett Laura Marquez-Garrett As: Self
Glenn Draper Glenn Draper As: Self
Matthew Bergman Matthew Bergman As: Self
Brandy Roberts Brandy Roberts As: Self
Toney Roberts Toney Roberts As: Self
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An intimate exposé of 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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Certification: 15

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Genres: Documentary

Language: English

Release Date: 08 August 2025

Country: US

Runtime: 76m

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Company: Bloomberg Media, Downtown Community Television Center

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Perri Peltz

Perri Peltz

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Matthew O'Neill

Matthew O'Neill

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Kristen Powers

Kristen Powers

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Olivia Carville

Olivia Carville

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Anna Casper

Anna Casper

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