Movies and TvShows featuring "media-manipulation" theme.
House of Cards is a thrilling political drama that follows the story of Frank Underwood, a cunning politician who stops at nothing to achieve power. Set in Washington D.C., the series delves into the world of government corruption, media manipulation, and the lengths people will go to maintain political power.
UnREAL is a dramatic comedy that takes viewers into the unpredictable world of reality television. With a focus on a fictional dating show, the series explores the behind-the-scenes chaos and manipulation that goes on to create engaging and entertaining television.
In a future of mass surveillance and political repression, Winston Smith begins a forbidden love affair amidst the constant surveillance and manipulation of the Party.
John McClane, a detective, is asked by the FBI to bring in a hacker named Matthew Farrell. They discover a cyber-terrorist named Thomas Gabriel is behind a plot to disable the U.S. infrastructure. McClane and Farrell must stop Gabriel before he can cause more chaos and save McClane's daughter, who has been kidnapped.
In a dystopian America, a falsely convicted policeman gets his shot at freedom when he must forcibly participate in a TV game show where convicts, runners, must battle killers for their freedom. By 2017, the world economy has collapsed, and food, oil, and other natural resources are all in short supply. Unable to meet the needs of the general public, the U.S. government has likewise collapsed and given way to an iron-fisted police state divided into paramilitary zones...
The Social Dilemma is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the dark side of social media and its effects on individuals and society as a whole. It delves into the rise of surveillance capitalism, the manipulation techniques employed by social media platforms, and the ethical concerns surrounding targeted advertising and data mining. Through interviews with former employees of major tech companies, the film sheds light on the impact of these platforms on mental health, privacy, and democracy.
Listening Post is Al Jazeera English's weekly media review show. It casts a critical eye over not just what gets reported, but how it's reported - covering the coverage of the news & analyzing global events through the prism of the media.
After a teacher at South Park Elementary is discovered to have an OnlyFans page, Randy investigates the dark side of online influencers.
You Don't Know Jack is a movie based on the true story of Dr. Jack Kevorkian, a physician who became infamous in the 1990s for assisting terminally ill patients in committing suicide. The film explores the moral and legal dilemmas surrounding euthanasia and the right to die. It delves into Kevorkian's motivation, his media manipulation, his court cases, and the political and moral debates sparked by his actions.
In the midst of a political scandal, a political consultant hires a Hollywood producer to create a fake war with Albania in order to distract the public. The producer enlists the help of a renowned filmmaker and together they create a compelling narrative that captivates the media and the nation. As the story unravels, the lines between truth and fiction become blurred, leading to unexpected consequences.
House of Cards follows the manipulative and ambitious Francis Underwood, who stops at nothing to gain more power in British politics.
A television network cynically exploits a deranged former anchor's ravings and revelations about the news media for its own profit, but finds that his message may be difficult to control. Howard Beale, the longtime anchor of the Union Broadcasting System's UBS Evening News, learns that he has two weeks left on air due to declining ratings. He announces on live television that he will commit suicide on his next broadcast. UBS tries to fire him, but allows him to have a dignified farewell. During his broadcast, he launches into a rant claiming that life is 'bullshit.' This causes the ratings to spike, and UBS decides to exploit Beale's antics. Diana Christensen, the head of the network's programming department, cuts a deal with a group of radical terrorists for a new docudrama series. Beale's ratings eventually top out, and Christensen offers to help develop the show. She begins an affair with Beale's friend, Max Schumacher, who is also an UBS executive. When Schumacher decides to end Beale's show, Christensen convinces Frank Hackett, another UBS executive, to move the show under the entertainment division. The show becomes the most highly rated program on television, and Beale becomes a celebrity preaching his message of anger. Max and Diana's romance initially suffers, but they eventually reconcile. However, in the flush of high ratings, Max leaves Diana and warns her that she will self-destruct. When Beale discovers that the network will be bought out by a larger conglomerate, he launches an on-screen tirade against the deal. The top brass panic because of the company's debt load, but Beale is taken to meet with the chairman of the conglomerate who persuades him to abandon his populist messages. But Beale's new sermons depress the audiences, and ratings begin to slide. The network executives decide to hire a group of terrorists to assassinate Beale on the air. The assassination succeeds, putting an end to his show and paving the way for a new season of programming.
Notorious (2016) is a drama thriller TV show that revolves around the story of a lawyer and fixer who navigate the media-manipulated world of Los Angeles, California. The show explores the challenges they face, as well as the consequences of their actions.
To Play the King is a TV show that follows the story of a cunning member of parliament who becomes the Prime Minister and battles against a psychopathic king to maintain his power. The show depicts the dark side of English politics, including corruption, dirty tricks, and media manipulation.
In 2020, the USA experienced a multiple catastrophe: No other country in the world was hit so badly by the coronavirus pandemic, the economic slump was dramatic, and so was the rise in unemployment. A rift ran through society. In the streets there were protests of both camps with violent riots, authoritarian traits were evident in the actions of the leader of the nation. And all of this in the middle of the election year, when the self-centered president fought vehemently for his re-election. From the start of his presidency, Donald Trump had divided American society, incited individual sections of the population against one another, fueled racism, hatred, xenophobia and prejudice, insulted competitors and denigrated critical journalists as enemies of the people. The documentary shows how this could happen and what role the targeted disinformation of certain sections of the population through manipulative media played.
A presidential debate, unconfirmed rumors and four reporters who take the political process into their own hands. With the election only a week away, the two candidates square off in a final debate. The televised event takes a dramatic turn when the moderator and three panelists confront one of the candidates with unconfirmed rumors and allegations. The debate quickly turns into a witch hunt and destroys one politician's career. They also give Tom Chapman, the up-and-coming reporter investigating the panel's ambush, the story of a lifetime: What went on behind the last debate.
A plastic surgeon becomes suspicious when several of his patients die mysteriously after undergoing a new experimental technology. As he investigates further, he discovers a sinister corporation that is using mind control and media manipulation to influence people's behavior. With his life in danger, he must fight against the system to expose the truth.
When a journalist is fired from his job, he finds himself in the middle of a hostage situation at a natural history museum. As he covers the story, he realizes that there is much more to it than meets the eye.
Wrong Is Right is a political satire comedy that follows a journalist who becomes entangled in a larger conspiracy involving the President of the United States. As he investigates further, he discovers a secret location, voices inside his head, and manipulation by the media. The film touches on themes of government corruption, media manipulation, and the power of the mass media.
When a truck carrying a statue of the Virgin Mary crashes in a small town in Texas, a series of strange occurrences ensue. As the townspeople try to cover up the accident, chaos ensues, involving misplaced body parts, media manipulation, and a pilgrimage to restore faith.