Inside the Russian Info War Machine

Inside the Russian Info War Machine

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 2018

Runtime

1h 37m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

Inside the Russian Info War Machine

Production Companies

Java Films

Director

Paul Moreira

Description

Acclaimed journalist Paul Moreira investigates how Russia manipulates public opinion, undermines democratic governments and attempts to alter world events. The public face of foreign policy: the state news channels, Sputnik and Russia Today. But working in the shadows is the hidden part: the hackers and trolls pushing the Russian agenda - The Russians know that public perception of their country has reached a new low. Russophobia is massive. Their message is tainted with illegitimacy. But how does the Russian information war machine work?