The Social Dilemma is one of 2020’s most impactful documentaries and tees up timely conversations about mental health and tech addiction by following tech insiders on their quest to educate the public about the many ways that social media is constructed to manipulate users. The result is an addictive technology that even these experts say they have a hard time quitting, and that can have seriously detrimental psychological effects on individuals. By providing dramatized examples of how persuasive technology is working on us all, and by pointing to the prevalence of thought bubbles, rabbit holes, and conspiracy theories, the film sounds the alarm bell for parents and kids alike.

Join Common Sense for a Family Movie Night as we tease out the issues presented in the documentary. This panel conversation, featuring the filmmaker, journalists, Common Sense experts, and teens will spark ongoing discussions in your households about a topic close to all our hearts.

The Social Dilemma is appropriate for children 13+. We recommend reading our review, and the movie is available on Netflix.