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Screened Out

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Filmmakers examine the effects of screen addiction.
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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh Metro Newspaper (UK) 06/05/2020
4/5
By interviewing a cross-section of experts, Hyatt systematically confronts us with a lot of hard-hitting stats we'd rather swipe left on. Go to Full Review Cath Clarke Guardian 05/28/2020
3/5
If you're a parent whose screen-time rules have crumbled in lockdown, under no circumstances watch this film until normal service resumes. Go to Full Review Owen Gleiberman Variety 05/28/2020
Why watch "Screened Out"? Because it shows you something you didn't know. Go to Full Review Charles Koplinski Reel Talk with Chuck and Pam 11/27/2020
3.0/4.0
Writer and director John Hyatt meticulously explores the impact being "plugged in" has had upon our lives, but in particular, how it is effecting this newest generation of children. Go to Full Review Tom Beasley VultureHound 08/19/2020
3/5
Most viewers will probably just shrug and keep on scrolling. Go to Full Review Carla Hay Culture Mix 07/19/2020
The documentary fails to thoroughly examine the larger issues brought up in the film, such as Internet companies abusing their power to take over people's lives and violate privacy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Jon Hyatt

Director

Alicia Dupuis

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Jon Hyatt

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Adam Alter

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Mark Danner

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Jim Steyer

Self

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Movie Info

Synopsis Filmmakers examine the effects of screen addiction.
Director
Jon Hyatt
Producer
Karina Rotenstein
Screenwriter
Jon Hyatt, Karina Rotenstein
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 26, 2020
Runtime
1h 11m
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