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Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media

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Can't Look Away is a gripping documentary that exposes 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 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.

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Betsy Bozdech Common Sense Media Can't Look Away is filled with convincing, well-documented instances of both teenage tragedy and companies prioritizing profit over well-being. Apr 8, 2025 Full Review Christopher Campbell Nonfics (Substack) A good film for parents, in particular, to watch for the awareness factor. Apr 4, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Joni S Can't Look Away is one of the most important films of our time! Big Tech has been exploiting an entire population with a profit-over-people model for far too long, with the general public having no idea! The harms of social media have to end. BRAVO BRAVO to the brilliant team at the Social Media Victim's Law Center and these grieving families for leading the fight! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/09/25 Full Review Aaron D Can't Look Away is a tragic film about the dangers of social media, the indifference of the tech companies towards their young users, and the inability of congress to act. And about a brave group of parents and attorneys who are trying to make a change. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/06/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Matthew O'Neill

Director

Perri Peltz

Director

Perri Peltz

Producer

Matthew O'Neill

Producer

Anna Casper

Producer

Kristin Powers

Executive Producer
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Synopsis Can't Look Away is a gripping documentary that exposes 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 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.
Director
Matthew O'Neill, Perri Peltz
Producer
Perri Peltz, Matthew O'Neill, Anna Casper
Distributor
Jolt
Production Co
Bloomberg Originals, DCTV
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 4, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 4, 2025
Runtime
1h 16m