Hosted by Hamish Macdonald, Q&A puts punters, pollies and pundits together in the studio to thrash out the hot issues of the week. It's about democracy in action - the audience gets to ask the questions.
Q: Into the Storm is a documentary TV show that delves deep into the origins of QAnon, exploring the world of internet conspiracies and social manipulation. It uncovers the impact of platforms like 8chan and the spread of disinformation, revealing the rise of a political cult that has influenced and deceived many.
After the birth of Renesmee/Nessie, the Cullens gather other vampire clans in order to protect the child from a false allegation that puts the family in front of the Volturi. Bella awakens as a newborn vampire and must control her thirst for blood to be reunited with her daughter. As the Volturi plan to destroy Renesmee, the Cullens and their allies prepare for a battle to prove her innocence.
In 'Dogtooth,' a controlling father keeps his three adult children prisoner in their family compound, depriving them of contact with the outside world. He manipulates and abuses them, enforcing strict rules and punishments for bad behavior. The children engage in bizarre rituals and believe false information about the world outside. However, as tensions rise and events unfold, one of the siblings decides to escape, leading to a dramatic climax.
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.
Explore the origins, rise and social impact of QAnon, whose story has been told to the public one outrageous headline at a time. A comprehensive investigation into the who, what, and why of the viral movement.
After surviving an assassination attempt by poisoning, a man discovers disturbing truths about the incident and decides to go back home.
Citizen Ruth is a satirical comedy that follows Ruth Stoops, a pregnant woman with a drug addiction who becomes the center of a heated debate on abortion. Ruth finds herself being manipulated by both pro-life and pro-choice activists, as well as a judge and her own selfishness. With her freedom and the fate of her unborn child at stake, Ruth must navigate through a web of misinformation, activism, and personal struggles.
The Brink is a documentary that explores the dangerous emergence of fascism and populism in the modern world. It delves into the tactics of manipulation, demagoguery, hate speech, and misinformation used by charismatic leaders to gain power and spread their toxic ideology. Set in the backdrop of American politics and the White House, the film takes viewers on a journey through the dark underbelly of nationalism and racism. The Brink also examines the role of disinformation and how it contributes to the rise of fascist movements. With Venice, Italy as the stage for its unfolding story, this documentary is a chilling reminder of the dangers that lurk in today's society.
Who is driving a violent, misinformed New Zealand, and why? Fire and Fury is a Stuff Circuit investigation into disinformation in Aotearoa New Zealand.
In the Same Breath explores the Chinese government's response and handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in Wuhan, emphasizing the cover-up, misinformation, and censorship that occurred. It delves into the experiences of individuals affected by the outbreak, including the disappearance of citizen journalists and the struggles of medical workers.
After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News delves into the dangerous impact of fake news and the disinformation ecosystem on society, examining key events like Pizzagate and the role of media bias.
Nazi propaganda film about the "Theresienstadt ghetto". The film was supposed to show the world that Jews didn't suffer in concentration camps. Upon completion, most Jews shown in the film (including director Kurt Gerron) were brought to Auschwitz, where they were killed.
During the Korean War Sergeant Paul Ryker is accused of defecting to Communist China and then returning to his unit as a spy. He's court-martialed and sentenced to death but his attorney believes Ryker's innocent and asks for a new trial.
This fascinating narrative is based in part on 2 years of research, interviews, newly unearthed footage and photos, and the writings of Davis and Obama himself. Dreams from My Real Father weaves together the proven facts with reasoned logic and speculation in an attempt to fill-in the obvious gaps in Obama's history. Is this the story Barack Obama should have told, revealing his true agenda for "fundamentally transforming America?" Director Joel Gilbert concludes, "To understand Obama’s plans for America, the question is ’Who is the real father?’"
This documentary delves into the struggles of a women's clinic in Jackson, Mississippi, as they face religious oppression, misleading information, and anti-abortion activism. It highlights the importance of reproductive rights and the impact of the American healthcare system on women's health.
Are conspiracy theorists just "dumb"? What links anti-vax sentiment and QAnon? Disinformation expert Dr. Charles Kriel and director Katharina Gellein Viken go on the road to find out why yoga moms have fallen for conspiracy theory during the pandemic. The answers are not what you might think.
In the 1980s and 1990s a wave of murders bloodied the idyllic coastline of Sydney’s eastern suburbs. The victims: young gay men. Disturbing gang assaults were being carried out on coastal cliffs around Sydney, and mysterious deaths officially recorded as "suicide", "disappearance" and "misadventure". Individual stories are woven together by first person interviews and detailed re-enactments, piecing together the facts of these unsolved cases, decades later.