Googled
Googled

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Googled

2010
Movie
9 min
English

Imagine a mobile app that allows you to take a picture of a complete stranger and instantly provides you with most personal and sometimes intimate information about that person. Imagine the possibilities. Imagine the consequences. A man on a business trip meets a mysterious woman who seems to know a little too much about his personal life. The encounter changes his life forever.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Christopher SmithGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the pervasive influence of Google on our lives, examining its search engine, its impact on information access, and the privacy concerns associated with its data collection. It delves into the company's origins, its business practices, and its role in shaping the modern digital landscape. The film questions the unchecked power of a single entity to organize and control the world's information.

Critical Reception

Googled received mixed to positive reviews, with critics generally acknowledging its timely and important subject matter. Many praised its thoroughness in presenting the complexities of Google's influence, while some found its perspective to be somewhat one-sided or lacking in alternative viewpoints. Audiences were engaged by the discussion of a ubiquitous technology that impacts daily life.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its exploration of Google's significant impact on society.

  • Criticized by some for not presenting a more balanced perspective.

  • Considered an informative look at the power and reach of a modern tech giant.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this documentary is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The documentary was produced by the National Film Board of Canada, a publicly funded film producer and distributor.

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