Great Neck Library will be screening the film “Can’t Look Away: The Case Against Social Media” on Monday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m.
The event will be at the main library at 159 Bayview Ave.
“Can’t Look Away” is a documentary that exposes the dark side of social media and its devastating impact on young users. Directors Matthew O’Neill and Perri Peltz take viewers inside the high-stakes legal battle to hold tech companies accountable for the harm caused by their negligence and dangerous algorithms. Based on investigative reporting by Bloomberg News’ Olivia Carville, the film follows the Social Media Victims Law Center fighting for justice for families whose children suffered tragic consequences linked to social media use. As families seek justice, “Can’t Look Away” underscores the urgent need for industry reform and serves as both a wake-up call about the dangers of social media and a call to action to protect future generations.
The film explores difficult subject matter that some viewers may find distressing, the library said. The library said viewer discretion is advised.
Registration is required. Great Neck cardholders and residents can register online, in-person or over the phone. Non-residents are welcome as walk-ins as space allows. For more information, contact Great Neck Library at 516-466-8055 or email adultprogramming@greatnecklibrary.org.
