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The Rise of “Oh Dear”-ism

2009Directed by Adam Curtis

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Released: August 3, 2009
Runtime: 7m

About The Rise of “Oh Dear”-ism

Documentary

Synopsis

Short film about how mainstream media simplify complex events and present them as "scattered terrible things happening everywhere, Oh Dear", leaving the public feeling powerless to do anything about them. Screened in the third episode of the first series of Charlie Brooker's Newswipe.

Director: Adam Curtis
Writer: Adam Curtis

Principal cast

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Adam CurtisNarrator (voice)

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