The Rise of “Oh Dear”-ism (2009)

08/03/2009 (GB) • 7m

Documentary

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Adam Curtis

Narrator (voice)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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