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Molly vs THE MACHINES (Cert 15)
We are delighted to join with independent cinemas nationwide to present Molly vs THE MACHINES, a powerful new documentary, directed by Marc Silver, premiering on Sunday 1st March in partnership with Glasgow Film Festival.
From a teenager’s suburban bedroom to the boardrooms of Silicon Valley, Molly Vs the Machines is the story of a heartbroken father’s quest to uncover the truth behind his daughter's death and his fightback against how the most powerful corporations of the modern age operate.
At just 14 years old, Molly Russell came home from school, finished her homework and said goodnight to her family. A few hours later, she took her own life. Surrounded by a loving circle of family and friends, it was a life-shattering mystery to all who knew her. In search of an answer Ian, her devastated father, pieces the final months of her life back together only to discover that, when Molly looked at her phone, social media machines dragged her into darkness.
Co-written by Harvard professor and best-selling author Shoshana Zuboff, the film follows the trail of two narratives and their devastating convergence. Molly’s friends, family and associated professionals trace in detail what happened to Molly, while the economic logic behind Big Tech helped fuel an algorithmic spiral resulting in tragic consequences.
From a teenager’s suburban bedroom to the boardrooms of Silicon Valley, Molly Vs THE MACHINES is the story of a heartbroken father’s quest to uncover the truth behind his daughter's death, and his fightback against how the most powerful corporations of the modern age operate.
Now, as Big Tech's global domination escalates with AI, Molly's story reminds us that the real power is still in our hands.
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The film will be followed by a short, pre-recorded discussion between director Marc Silver (director), Ian Russell (Molly's Father) and Charlotte Campbell (Molly's friend).
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To view a trailer click here
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Tickets for this event are priced at £5 for all, including Film Club patrons and members and all proceeds from the film showing are being donated by Sheet Film Club to the Molly Rose Foundation https://mollyrosefoundation.org
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Please note - interval drinks will be available but no food will be served.