Screened Out

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Screened Out

2020

1h 11m

Documentary

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18 Reviews

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

Filmmakers examine the effects of screen addiction.

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

Metro Newspaper (UK)

By interviewing a cross-section of experts, Hyatt systematically confronts us with a lot of hard-hitting stats we'd rather swipe left on.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 5, 2020

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

If you're a parent whose screen-time rules have crumbled in lockdown, under no circumstances watch this film until normal service resumes.

Rated: 3/5

May 28, 2020

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Owen Gleiberman

Variety

Why watch "Screened Out"? Because it shows you something you didn't know.

May 28, 2020

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Charles Koplinski

Reel Talk with Chuck and Pam

Writer and director John Hyatt meticulously explores the impact being "plugged in" has had upon our lives, but in particular, how it is effecting this newest generation of children.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Nov 27, 2020

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Tom Beasley

VultureHound

Most viewers will probably just shrug and keep on scrolling.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 19, 2020

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

The documentary fails to thoroughly examine the larger issues brought up in the film, such as Internet companies abusing their power to take over people's lives and violate privacy.

Jul 19, 2020

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Synopsis

Filmmakers examine the effects of screen addiction.

Director: Jon Hyatt
Producer: Karina Rotenstein
Screenwriter: Jon Hyatt, Karina Rotenstein
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 26, 2020
Runtime: 1h 11m

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