The Rise of “Oh Dear”-ism (S)
2009 · Documentary · 7 min. · United Kingdom
Short film about how mainstream media simplify complex events and present them as "scattered terrible things happening everywhere, Oh Dear", leaving the public feeling powerless to do anything about them. Screened in the third episode of the first series of Charlie Brooker's Newswipe.
Direction Adam Curtis
Screenplay Adam Curtis
Original title The Rise of “Oh Dear”-ism (S)
6.8
38 votes (FilmAffinity)
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