The Social Dilemma is a 2020 American docudrama directed by Jeff Orlowski, with writing by Orlowski, Davis Coombe, and Vickie Curtis. This powerful film explores the hidden and often troubling side of social media, blending expert interviews with a dramatized storyline that follows a family of five grappling with the increasingly harmful effects of problematic social media use.

The documentary delves into the psychological mechanisms and manipulation techniques employed by social media and tech companies to capture and keep our attention. It uncovers how our online activities are meticulously tracked, measured, and analyzed, with this data feeding into AI models designed to predict — and even influence — our behaviors.

Through its gripping narrative and sharp critique of modern technology, The Social Dilemma challenges us to reflect on the broader implications of social media on our lives, relationships, and society.