Backlight

A sober, inquisitive current-affairs documentary strand that asks you to think along as it unpacks the forces shaping modern society.

Created by

Doke Romeijn, Marije Meerman

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Naomi Klein, Wim Duisenberg

Overview

Tegenlicht in Dutch or Backlight in English is a series of television documentaries by the VPRO, a Dutch public broadcasting organisation. Backlight "aims to grasp the quintessence of prominent trends and developments" in the practice of critical journalism, and tries to improve understanding of the intricate inner workings of our modern society.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Politics, power, class, technology

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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