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Erasing David is a 2009 dramatized documentary from the UK that examines the extent of surveillance in the country. Director David Bond sets out to test the surveillance system by attempting to disappear, using private investigators from Cerberus Investigations Limited to trace him. The film presents a personal narrative intertwined with a critique of the UK's position as one of the most intrusive surveillance states globally, alongside China and Russia.
The film runs for 80 minutes and features Bond as both the director and performer. It raises questions about privacy and the implications of living in a society where surveillance is pervasive. Through Bond's experiment, viewers witness the challenges of anonymity in a world where monitoring is commonplace.
Why Watch
- •See David Bond's unique experiment with surveillance.
- •Find out how private investigators operate in the UK.
- •Meet the challenges of disappearing in modern Britain.
Did You Know
•The UK is ranked as one of the three most intrusive surveillance states.
•David Bond set up Cerberus Investigations Limited to trace himself.
•The film has a runtime of 80 minutes.
Perfect For
Surveillance studiesPrivacy advocatesDocumentary enthusiasts