The Antisocial Network (film)

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The Antisocial Network
Directed by
  • Arthur Jones
  • Giorgio Angelini
Produced by
  • Arthur Jones
  • Giorgio Angelini
  • Andrew Fried
  • Dane Lilegard
  • Jordan Wynn
Cinematography
  • Alexander Paul
Edited by
  • Drew Blatman
  • Devin Concannon
  • Arthur Jones
  • David Osit
Music by
  • Martin Crane
Release date
  • March 13, 2024 (2024-03-13)(SXSW)
Running time
85 minutes

The Antisocial Network: Memes to Mayhem (or simply The Antisocial Network) is a 2024 documentary film directed by Arthur Jones and Giorgio Angelini that explores the intersection of internet culture and real-world politics. It was released as a follow-up to Jones' previous work, Feels Good Man. The film discusses the anonymous image board 4chan, and includes interviews from anonymous hackers and ex-members of the website. [1] The film premiered at the 2024 South by Southwest Film Festival. [2]

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Reception

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 94% of 17 critics gave the film a positive review, with an average rating of 7.0/10, earning it a "Fresh" rating. [3]

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References

  1. Adlakha, Siddhant (April 5, 2024). "The Antisocial Network Review". IGN. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  2. Whittaker, Richard (March 11, 2024). "SXSW Film Review: The Antisocial Network". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  3. "The Antisocial Network: Memes to Mayhem". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media . Retrieved September 30, 2024.