The Brainwashing of My Dad

The Brainwashing of My Dad

The truth behind the right-wing media machine that changed a father--and divided the nation

Directed by Jennifer Senko

Produced by JSenko Productions, Cinco Dedos Peliculas

201590 min6.3 / 10

A personal documentary investigation into how media propaganda fractured a family and radicalized a father, grounded in intimate observation and systemic critique.

A filmmaker examines the rise of right-wing media through the lens of her father, whose immersion in it radicalized him and rocked the foundation of their family. She discovers this political phenomenon recurring in living rooms everywhere, and reveals the consequences conservative media has had on families and a nation.

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  • Is The Brainwashing of My Dad sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is The Brainwashing of My Dad violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Brainwashing of My Dad scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does The Brainwashing of My Dad end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Brainwashing of My Dad easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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