| Description |
1 online resource (58 minutes) |
| Summary |
The docuseries explores the workings of QAnon, an online conspiracy led by the anonymous figure "Q." To discover Q's true identity, the filmmaker embeds in a dark underworld populated by trolls, political operatives, and QAnon's key figures. A rivalry brews between Jim and Ron Watkins - the secretive father/son duo who own and run 8chan - and its young founder, Fred Brennan, the team behind 8chan, where Q posts its cryptic messages. Following a string of mass shootings linked to his website, Fred goes on a warpath to end 8chan and Q. The film delves into how QAnon began and explores the players behind it, as well as asking bigger questions about how free speech impacts society |
| Notes |
Title from resource description page (viewed November 03, 2021) |
| Credits |
Executive Producers: Adam McKay, Todd Schulman, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller ; editors, Tom Patterson, David Tillman, Cullen Hoback |
| Notes |
In English |
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Primetime Emmy Awards 2021 Outstanding Picture Editing Nominee |
| Subject |
QAnon conspiracy theory -- United States
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Disinformation -- United States
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Conspiracies -- United States.
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Conspiracy theories -- United States -- Poltical aspects
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Conspiracy theories -- United States -- Psychological aspects
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Radicalization -- United States
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Conspiracies.
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Disinformation.
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QAnon conspiracy theory.
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Radicalization.
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United States.
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Documentary films.
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Documentary films.
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Documentaires.
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Streaming video
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| Author |
Hoback, Cullen, director, producer, filmmaker, screenwriter, editor of moving image work
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Solodnikova, Alina, producer
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Hyrax Films, production company.
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HBO Documentary Films, presenter.
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Film Platform, film distributor.
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Ro*Co Films Educational (Firm), publisher.
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