Everything's Under Control Surveillance, Privacy and Security in a Digital World
Facebook, Amazon and Google provide us with around the clock access to the convenience of the digital world. Surveillance cameras on the streets take care of our security. But who actually collects our fingerprints, iris scans, online shopping preferences, and social media posting? Don't we care about our privacy anymore?
In his unique, charming, and curious way, filmmaker Werner Boote travels around the world (USA, UK, China, Hong Kong, Austria, Cuba) to explore the "brave new world" of total control.
Running Time
94 mins
Year
2015
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2444340
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