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Everything Is Under Control
Facebook, Amazon and Google provide us with around the clock access to the convenient digital world! Surveillance cameras on the streets take care of our security. But who actually collects our fingerprints, iris scans, online shopping preferences, and social media postings? Don't we care about our privacy anymore? In his unique charming and curious way filmmaker Werner Boote travels around the world to explore the "brave new world" of total control. EVERYTHING UNDER CONTROL by Werner Boote (Plastic Planet, Population Boom) - an evocative film about the self-evidence of surveillance. In cinemas 25th of December 2015.
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Plot Summary
This documentary delves into the intricate world of political campaigns and lobbying, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the strategies and individuals shaping public policy. It explores the often-opaque mechanisms through which special interests attempt to influence legislative outcomes and public opinion. The film aims to demystify the complex processes that govern modern politics.
Critical Reception
Critically, 'Everything Is Under Control' received a mixed to positive reception. Reviewers often praised its timely subject matter and the filmmakers' access to campaign insiders. However, some critics found the documentary's structure occasionally chaotic, and its conclusions sometimes felt too general given the depth of the subject matter. Audiences generally found it informative and eye-opening.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its access to the inner workings of political campaigns.
Criticized by some for a lack of clear narrative focus.
Considered an informative, if sometimes overwhelming, look at lobbying and policy influence.
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Fun Fact
The documentary was filmed over several years, capturing the evolving landscape of political campaigning and the increasing influence of digital media on public discourse.
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