Influence

A sobering, talky documentary that unpacks how spin and manipulation shape politics, leaving a lingering unease.

Directed by

Diana Neille, Richard Poplak

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Ron Leagas, John Hegarty, Phumzile Van Damme

Tagline

The rise and fall of the world's most dangerous PR company

Overview

Charting the recent advancements in weaponized communication by investigating the rise and fall of the world’s most notorious public relations and reputation management firm: the British multinational Bell Pottinger.

How it feels

Dark, tense, cynical and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Politics, corruption, power, media

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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