directed by: Jen Senko, year: 2015
actors: Jen Senko

The Brainwashing of My Dad examines how mass media and political messaging shape beliefs and behavior. Told through director Jen Senko's personal experience with her father's political shift, the documentary traces propaganda from mid-20th-century ads to 21st-century online ecosystems. Through archival footage, expert interviews, and careful analysis, it exposes the mechanisms of persuasion, the power of corporate messaging, and the erosion of civil discourse, urging media literacy. The film invites viewers to question sources and seek balanced information.

Media Satire, Documentary, Political Documentary, Propaganda, Media Studies, Social Commentary, Media Literacy