IMPAKT Event: Post-truth Cinema - Truth in Numbers? + Maxim Februari
Truth in Numbers? Everything According to Wikipedia (2010) is a documentary that takes a critical look at the utopian intentions of the information website Wikipedia, the role of founder Jimmy Wales and Wikipedia’s influence as main source for reference for many.
Every month from May until December, IMPAKT and Cinema ‘t Hoogt will organise a film in the series Post-truth Cinema. By means of documentaries and feature films the programme takes a look at our current political landscape. The films and speakers will talk about aspects such as the influence of fake news, the manipulation of social media, political brainwashing and what happens in other countries, like China or Russia.
The film will be introduced by writer Maxim Februari. After the screening he will discuss the film with Impakt director Arjon Dunnewind.
What: screening of Truth in Numbers? Everything According to Wikipedia with an introduction by Maxim Februari
When: 12 December 19:00
Where: Filmtheater ‘t Hoogt, Hoogt 4, Utrecht
Language: Dutch