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Molly vs The Machines

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Molly vs The Machines unveils the tragic story behind a teenager driven to take her life by machines that were built to control people for profit. It exposes a global system of power that reaches into our children’s bedrooms from the boardrooms of today's most powerful companies. The film uses the Coroner's inquest into the death of Molly Russell as a portal into understanding the two decade rise to power of Surveillance Capitalism and its threat to democracy.

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Cath Clarke Guardian 6d
4/5
In the end, it’s the interviews with those who loved Molly that give the film its power and precision. Go to Full Review Vicky Jessop London Evening Standard 6d
4/5
To say it makes for harrowing viewing is an understatement. Go to Full Review Rebecca Nicholson Financial Times Mar 9
4/5
The UK government has just begun its public consultation on a social media ban for under-16s. This distressing and insistent documentary shows what is at stake. Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) Mar 5
4/5
[A] rather artsy and stylised documentary Go to Full Review Brian Viner Daily Mail (UK) Mar 5
4/5
Molly vs The Machines is a powerful and timely documentary. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Marc Silver

Director

Kat Mansoor

Producer

Marc Silver

Producer

Natalie Humphreys

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Movie Info

Synopsis Molly vs The Machines unveils the tragic story behind a teenager driven to take her life by machines that were built to control people for profit. It exposes a global system of power that reaches into our children’s bedrooms from the boardrooms of today's most powerful companies. The film uses the Coroner's inquest into the death of Molly Russell as a portal into understanding the two decade rise to power of Surveillance Capitalism and its threat to democracy.
Director
Marc Silver
Producer
Kat Mansoor, Marc Silver, Natalie Humphreys
Production Co
Doc Society
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 23m