Special Film Screening "Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media"

Join us in person for a thought-provoking screening of "Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media". This documentary exposes the dark side of social media and its devastating impact on young users. Based on investigative reporting by Bloomberg News’ Olivia Carville, the film follows the Social Media Victims Law Center fighting for justice for families whose children suffered tragic consequences linked to social media use. As families seek justice, ‘Can’t Look Away: The Case Against Social Media’ underscores the urgent need for industry reform and serves as both a wake-up call about the dangers of social media-and a call to action to protect future generations.

Film rating and age restrictions: Common Sense Media says parents need to know that Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media is a powerful documentary that focuses on the legal challenges being brought against social media platforms based on the alleged harm they've caused to vulnerable teenagers. While very little violent or sexual content is shown directly, interviewees share intense, upsetting stories involving mature topics such as death by suicide, mental health issues, self-harm, drug use and abuse, and tragic loss (at one point, audio from an emergency call includes a panicked mother shouting "he blew his head off!"). Parents mourn their children and share their hurt and anger. The film includes lots of facts and statistics about Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok use and has many scenes of congressional testimony and legal proceedings. Common Sense Media recommends this film for 13 and up with a parent or guardian.

Info: Event will be held in the performing arts center

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