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201880 minNRdocumentary

6.5/ 10(14 ratings)• TMDB

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The Creepy Line

201880 minNRdocumentary

6.5/ 10(14 ratings)• TMDB

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Released on December 18, 2018, Robert Epstein discusses the hidden influence of Google and Facebook on public opinion and democracy.

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Released on December 18, 2018, Robert Epstein discusses the hidden influence of Google and Facebook on public opinion and democracy.

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M.A. Taylordirector

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Robert Epstein, a prominent psychologist, discusses the unseen influence of Google and Facebook on public opinion in The Creepy Line. Released on December 18, 2018, the documentary features interviews with Epstein, Jaron Lanier, and Jordan Peterson. It contrasts the visible phenomenon of fake news with the hidden manipulation of information by these tech giants. The film raises concerns about the lack of regulation over their power and the implications for privacy and democracy in the digital age.

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Meet experts like Robert Epstein and Jordan Peterson.
Find out how Google and Facebook shape public opinion.
See the contrast between fake news and information masking.

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The Creepy Line was released on December 18, 2018.
The film features interviews with Robert Epstein, Jaron Lanier, and Jordan Peterson.
The documentary runs for 80 minutes.
The title references a quote by Eric Schmidt regarding user data.

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When was The Creepy Line released?

The Creepy Line was released on December 18, 2018.

Who directed The Creepy Line?

The Creepy Line was directed by M.A. Taylor.

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The Creepy Line has a duration of 80 minutes.

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