People You May Know: The impact of social media
"People You May Know" is a thought-provoking exploration of the transformative power of social media and the complexities of identity manipulation online.
14 Sept 2023
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Kriel recruits multiple whistleblowers and journalists to expose a partnership between Cambridge Analytica and a microtargeting firm targeting U.S. churches.
“Your data was only the beginning.”
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Kriel recruits multiple whistleblowers and journalists to expose a partnership between Cambridge Analytica and a microtargeting firm targeting U.S. churches.
Synopsis
Charles Kriel, a disinformation advisor to the UK Parliament, investigates the collaboration between Cambridge Analytica and a microtargeting software firm. This partnership targets churches across the United States, aiming to influence vulnerable groups with far-right political messages ahead of the 2020 elections. Kriel recruits whistleblowers and journalists to reveal the organization’s connections to the White House and its attempts to reshape the Constitution based on Christian law. He goes undercover to document their tactics and strategies.
What Critics Say
The GuardianAn eye-opening documentary explains the methods rightwing organisations are using to influence US churchgoers.
Leslie FelperinRead full article
October 28, 2020
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Follow Charles Kriel's undercover investigation.
- Meet whistleblowers exposing political manipulation.
- See how data targets churches in the US.
Did You Know
- Charles Kriel is a disinformation advisor to the UK Parliament.
- Cambridge Analytica partnered with a microtargeting software firm for the 2020 elections.
- The film has a runtime of 92 minutes.
- The production countries are Norway and Great Britain.
Perfect For
Political strategyDisinformation tacticsElection interference
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Charles Kriel?
Charles Kriel is a disinformation advisor to the UK Parliament who investigates the partnership between Cambridge Analytica and a microtargeting software firm.
What is the goal of the partnership between Cambridge Analytica and the microtargeting software firm?
The partnership aims to target churches across the United States to sway vulnerable groups with far-right political messages during the 2020 elections.
What methods does Charles Kriel use to expose the organization?
Kriel recruits whistleblowers and journalists and goes undercover to document the organization's strategies.
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