Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media (2025)
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.
Cast
- Laura Marquez-Garrett - Self
- Glenn Draper - Self
- Matthew Bergman - Self
- Brandy Roberts - Self
- Toney Roberts - Self
- Marsha Blackburn - Self
- Richard Blumenthal - Self
- Jennie Deserio - Self
- Arturo Béjar - Self
- Mitchell Prinstein, Ph.D. - Self
Keywords
can't look away, ban social media, matthew o'neill film, olivia carville reporter, social media victims law center, mental health awareness film, perri peltz film, olivia carville film, bloomberg film, tiktok ban, facebook ban, snapchat ban, instagram ban, meta ban
Trailer
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- What is Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media 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 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.
- Who directed Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media?
- Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media was directed by Perri Peltz, Matthew O'Neill.
- 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, Glenn Draper, Matthew Bergman, Brandy Roberts, Toney Roberts, Marsha Blackburn.
- 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 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media?
- Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media is a Documentary film.
- Where was Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media produced?
- Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media was produced in United States of America.