Radicalisation and Video Games
Synopsis
Over two-thirds of individuals involved in planning attacks since 2023 are under the age of 21, according to the Directorate General for Internal Security in France.
Synopsis
Footage from a video game reenacts the Christchurch shooting, where 51 people were killed in 2019. The documentary reveals a network of games that recreate real-life massacres, including the Buffalo Massacre and the HAL synagogue attack. It investigates platforms like Roblox and TikTok, where extremist content thrives. Interviews with members of hate groups and insights from the Directorate General for Internal Security in France illustrate the alarming trend of radicalization among young people. The film questions the role of social media in this phenomenon.
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Why Watch
- See how video games recreate real-life massacres.
- Find out about the Telegram channels spreading extremist content.
- Meet the young individuals influenced by violent online propaganda.
Did You Know
- In 2019, Brenton Tarrant killed 51 people in the Christchurch shooting.
- Over two-thirds of individuals planning attacks since 2023 are under 21.
- Telegram has removed nearly 35,000 terror-related communities in 2025.
- A player recreated the Buffalo Massacre in a video game, mimicking the killer's actions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened during the Christchurch shooting in 2019?
Brenton Tarrant, a white supremacist, opened fire in two mosques, killing 51 people.
What is the age demographic of individuals involved in planning attacks since 2023?
Over two-thirds of individuals involved in planning attacks since 2023 are under the age of 21.
How many terror-related communities has Telegram removed in 2025?
Telegram has removed nearly 35,000 terror-related communities in 2025.
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