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Can't Look Away

Bloomberg PROJECT
Can't Look Away by Bloomberg

credits

Title
  • Can't Look Away
Entrant
  • Bloomberg

About This Project

Summary

Can’t Look Away follows a team of lawyers battling Meta, TikTok, and Snap, fighting for families whose children suffered devastating harm—suicide, drug overdose, and exploitation—linked to social media. Directed by Matthew O’Neill and Perri Peltz and based on Bloomberg News’ investigative reporting by Olivia Carville, Can’t Look Away exposes the real-world consequences of tech companies’ digital practices and widespread concerns over harmful algorithms.

Goals & Objectives

Through emotional testimonies and high-stakes legal battles, the film explores the tension between corporate profit and child safety, highlighting systemic failures that leave young users vulnerable. As families seek justice, Can’t Look Away underscores the urgent need for industry reform and serve

Results & Impact

Since its premiere, over thirty-five organizations, schools, and advocacy groups across the country have applied to screen Can’t Look Away in their communities. These screenings have sparked meaningful dialogue among parents, educators, policymakers, and young people about the role of social media i

the team

Matthew O'Neill
  • Director
Perri Peltz
  • Director
Anna Casper
  • Producer
Kristin Powers
  • Executive Producer
Reto Gregori
  • Executive Producer
David Merritt
  • Executive Producer
John Micklethwait
  • Executive Producer
Olivia Carville
  • Reporter
Julia Rosenheim
  • Co-Producer
David Meneses
  • Editor