Special Event: Molly vs THE MACHINES + Q&A with Director Marc Silver and Molly's friend, Sophie

Event details

Molly Russell was 14 years old when she died by suicide in 2017, after accessing thousands of harmful posts on Instagram and Pinterest. Her dad Ian had no idea of the nature of the content that the algorithms had been feeding her over the course of many months. Almost ten years later, he is still battling for social media platforms to take accountability for what young people are exposed to online. This documentary revisits the inquest into Molly's death, as her family and schoolfriends remember her fondly and describe her as a person. Another narrative weaves through the film, in which industry insiders and whistleblowers explain the economic logic behind Big Tech which has driven algorithms to promote dangerous content. This powerful and timely documentary is a compelling call to action for better online protection for children. 

Venue Information:

Please note that there is no parking at this venue. 

Minibus parking can be arranged. Please contact the Depot Cinema or Into Film if you require minibus parking. 

Speaker

A special screening of Molly Vs The Machines presented in partnership with the Molly Rose Foundation, featuring an exclusive Q&A with the Director Marc Silver and Molly's friend Sophie. The talks will explore the making of the film, online safety, platform design, the filmmaking craft and the role of AI in contemporary storytelling. 

This careers event introduces young people to screen industry careers, including lesser-known roles across film.

• Young people will hear from industry professionals and take part in a careers-focused activity, such as a talk, discussion, workshop, panel or Q&A session. 
• Young people will be supported to make the most of the experience, reflect on what they learn and consider next steps. 
• Supports careers education across the UK, including Gatsby Benchmark 5: Encounters with Employers and Employees.