Movies and TvShows featuring "astroturfing" theme.

The special examines the legal complaint brought against Justin Baldoni by Blake Lively, alleging he engaged in sexual misconduct on the set of his film, It Ends With Us, and hired a PR firm to engage in an online smear campaign against her to keep her quiet. Baldoni denies the allegations and has responded with a $400m counter-suit, accusing her of defamation. With the trial set for March 2026, the special examines the evidence on both sides and the response to the dispute on social media.

Dave is a professional internet troll who lies for a living. Candace works in human resources at a blood lab with a bipolar boss. In this modern spin on the romantic comedy, they meet online and circle the airport of their relationship refusing to land. Together they discover it's hard to hug someone when you're keeping them at arm's length.

A Thousand Cuts is a gripping documentary that delves into the era of disinformation and political corruption in the Philippines. It explores the role of technology, social media, trolls, and propaganda in perpetuating a culture of fear and manipulation. The film uncovers the tactics of astroturfing and reveals the devastating consequences they have on democracy and free speech. With a focus on the relentless efforts of journalist Maria Ressa, A Thousand Cuts exposes the dangerous nexus of power between government, media, and the internet.

This documentary delves into the world of astroturfing, where corporations and interest groups create artificial grassroots movements to push their own agendas. It explores the tactics of intimidation, disinformation, and manipulation used by these groups, with a focus on the influence of corporate lobbying and the impact on democracy and freedom of speech.