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In 'Everything Is Under Control,' filmmaker Werner Boote examines the role of surveillance in contemporary society. The film focuses on data collection practices by major corporations such as Facebook, Amazon, and Google, which gather extensive personal information, including fingerprints and online behaviors. Boote questions the societal acceptance of these privacy intrusions and the implications of living in a monitored world.
The documentary also features the prevalence of surveillance cameras in urban environments, prompting viewers to reflect on the normalization of surveillance. Through various global locations, Boote encourages critical thinking about the consequences of a controlled society, making the audience aware of the pervasive nature of surveillance technologies.
Why Watch
- •Meet experts like Bruce Schneier on data privacy.
- •Find out how urban surveillance cameras are used.
- •See the impact of corporate data collection on privacy.
Did You Know
•Facebook, Amazon, and Google collect personal data like fingerprints.
•The film features interviews with experts like Bruce Schneier and Jacob Appelbaum.
•Werner Boote is the director and also appears in the film.
Perfect For
Data privacy advocatesUrban surveillance criticsTechnology enthusiasts