The Brainwashing of My Dad

The Brainwashing of My Dad (2015)

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

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.

Date of release
2015-07-29
TMDB
6.3 / 10 (24)
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Documentary
Director
Jennifer Senko

Casting

Interesting facts

The Brainwashing of My Dad is a 2015 American documentary film directed by Jen Senko. Inspired by what she viewed as her father’s radicalization by right-wing media, Senko explores forces she argues are behind a rise in such media, the deliberate strategies that fueled its influence, its impact on families including her own, and its perceived role in deepening political divisions across the nation.

Production

The film gained 947 backers on Kickstarter. People who noticed the campaign and had similar stories wrote to Senko. She followed up by Skype to interview them about their stories, which were included in the film. One Kickstarter backer, Ryan Smith, became an executive producer and provided the remaining funding needed. Other executive producers were: Danny Goldberg and Jennifer Schultz.

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