The Brainwashing of My Dad
“The truth behind the right-wing media machine that changed a father--and divided the nation”
Synopsis
A filmmaker examines the rise of right-wing media through the lens of her father, whose immersion in it radicalized him and rocked the foundation of their family. She discovers this political phenomenon recurring in living rooms everywhere, and reveals the consequences conservative media has had on families and a nation.
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The Brainwashing of My Dad Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Matthew Modine Decumentary HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
World Community Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 23, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jennifer Senko
- Screenplay & Story
- Mel Bryant, Jennifer Senko, Käla Mandrake
- Original Score
- Scott Ferrara
- Original Title
- The Brainwashing of My Dad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- JSenko Productions, Cinco Dedos Peliculas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jennifer Senko
Mel Bryant, Jennifer Senko, Käla Mandrake
Scott Ferrara
Rachael Levine
Käla Mandrake
Matthew Modine, Ryan Smith, Adam Rackoff, Jennifer Senko, Jodie Evans
Department Leadership Roster
Jennifer Senko
Director
Matthew Modine
Producer
Käla Mandrake
Editor
Rachael Levine
Director of Photography
Adam Rackoff
Producer
Jennifer Senko
Producer
Mel Bryant
Screenplay
Jennifer Senko
Screenplay
Käla Mandrake
Screenplay
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Brainwashing of My Dad about?
A filmmaker examines the rise of right-wing media through the lens of her father, whose immersion in it radicalized him and rocked the foundation of their family. She discovers this political phenomenon recurring in living rooms everywhere, and reveals the consequences conservative media has had on families and a nation.
Who directed The Brainwashing of My Dad?
The Brainwashing of My Dad was directed by Jennifer Senko.
Who stars in The Brainwashing of My Dad?
The principal cast of The Brainwashing of My Dad includes Jennifer Senko, Matthew Modine, Noam Chomsky, Eric Boehlert.
When was The Brainwashing of My Dad released and how long is it?
The Brainwashing of My Dad was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brainwashing of My Dad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brainwashing of My Dad was composed by Scott Ferrara.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brainwashing of My Dad?
The Brainwashing of My Dad holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).