Great Documentary: Propaganda Out Of The Shadow

This 2020 documentary, directed by Sean Stone and Mike Smith, investigates the role of Hollywood and mainstream media in disseminating propaganda to influence public perception and behavior. It explores historical precedents, such as the CIA's Operation Mockingbird, and contemporary examples of narrative control in news, entertainment, and cultural content. Through interviews with insiders, including former CIA officer Kevin Shipp, journalist Liz Crokin, and stuntman Mike Smith, the film analyzes techniques of psychological manipulation and calls for greater media literacy to discern truth from distortion.