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Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media

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An intimate exposé of 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: The Case Against Social Media' 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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Mental HealthCan't Look AwayBan Social MediaMatthew O'neill FilmOlivia Carville ReporterSocial Media Victims Law CenterPerri Peltz FilmOlivia Carville FilmBloomberg FilmTiktok Ban

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What is Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media (2025) about?

An intimate exposé of 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…

Who stars in Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media?

Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media stars Laura Marquez-Garrett (Self), Glenn Draper (Self), Matthew Bergman (Self), Brandy Roberts (Self), Toney Roberts (Self). The film was directed by Perri Peltz.

How long is Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media?

Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2025. It is rated 15.

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Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media holds an IMDb rating of 8.8/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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