“The internal documents disclosed to Congress by Facebook whistleblowers suggest that “Weens are herd animals,” with references to “the stories” of the addicts that highlight a strong irony and obfuscation. Snapchat seems to have shifted its focus in its efforts to expand its user base.

Drawing from the investigative work of Bloomberg journalist Olivia Carville, this film discusses the endeavors of Minnow’s legal team in seeking justice for social media victims, confronting the predatory practices of Silicon Valley. It tells the harrowing stories of families devastated by extreme online content. This includes children or teenagers who tragically replicated dangerous self-harm or suicide methods from videos, or those who lost their lives after encountering online predators. The struggle here involves challenging Section 230, a legal shield established in the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Meanwhile, Mark Zuckerberg continues to engage in harmful practices.

The Center’s founder, Matthew Bergman, has compared social media companies to tobacco firms, alleging that these companies put profit above user well-being. While the film effectively illustrates this connection and the consequent harm, it doesn’t imply that the path to accountability is straightforward. Gaining justice for individual cases and proving that tech companies deliberately design their algorithms to provoke our darker tendencies and impulses represents a significant challenge. A crucial goal is to prevent the dismissal of the Snapchat case due to Section 230. This may appear as a minor victory, but it’s a necessary first step. This narrative is a vital piece of public journalism that articulates what many of us only sense.

“Don’t Look Away” is set to shock audiences in British cinemas starting August 8th.