From Vanity Fair · Rebecca Ford · · 1m 20s
Sorkin on Social Reckoning and Zuckerberg
Sorkin’s film on Facebook’s role in polarization hits theaters.
In brief
Sorkin’s film on Facebook’s role in polarization hits theaters. Sorkin’s film The Social Reckoning explores Facebook’s impact on political division and extremism, avoiding Trump’s name to focus on platform responsibility. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
Sorkin adjusts to light
Sorkin finishes film after nine months of dark editing.
Anxious for release
Sorkin feels more nervous than past directorial efforts.
Film release date
The Social Reckoning opens October 9.
Companion to The Social Network
Sorkin revisits facebook founder mark zuckerberg.
Frances Haugen role
Whistleblower Frances Haugen leaks facebook documents.
Sorkin’s style
Sorkin focuses on polarization and facebook’s role in extremism.
Zuckerberg’s absence
Trump’s name never appears in the film.
Test screenings
Sorkin did small test screenings with 70 studio employees.
Reshoots planned
Sorkin reshoots two scenes and adds one more.
Mikey Madison’s role
Mikey Madison plays whistleblower frances haugen.
Haugen’s reaction
Haugen loved the film after screening it.
Facebook experience
Sorkin uses facebook for dachshund pictures.
Legal changes
Sorkin changes dialogue for legal reasons.
Zuckerberg redemption
Sorkin believes meta can become a force for good.
AI and film
Sorkin thinks audiences will reject ai-generated content.
Here's the gist
Sorkin’s film The Social Reckoning explores Facebook’s impact on political division and extremism, avoiding Trump’s name to focus on platform responsibility.
