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Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media
2025 · 1h 16m · Documentary
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Overview
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.
Where to watch
Jolt Film
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Cast
Laura Marquez-Garrett
Self
Glenn Draper
Self
Matthew Bergman
Self
Brandy Roberts
Self
Toney Roberts
Self

Marsha Blackburn
Self
Richard Blumenthal
Self
Jennie Deserio
Self
Arturo Béjar
Self
Mitchell Prinstein, Ph.D.
Self
Jason Tanner
Self
Amy Neville
Self
Lowell Larson
Self
Jenn Buta
Self
John DeMay
Self
Lawrence Riff
Self
Crew
- Perri PeltzProducer · Director
- Matthew O'NeillProducer · Director
- Olivia CarvilleProducer
- Anna CasperProducer
- Kristen PowersExecutive Producer
- David MenesessEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- August 8, 2025
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Rated
- 15
- Genres
- Documentary
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