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After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News

After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News

Enrage. Suppress. Divide.

2020•1h 35m•6.6/10
Documentary

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6.6/10(45)

An investigation into the ongoing threat caused by the phenomenon of “fake news” in the U.S., focusing on the real-life consequences that disinformation, conspiracy theories and false news stories have on the average citizen.

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Production

Abstract, HBO Documentary Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

Cast

Jack Burkman

Jack Burkman

Self

Elizabeth Williamson

Elizabeth Williamson

Self

Molly McKew

Molly McKew

Self

Troy Michalik

Self

Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Self (archive footage)

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