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Aaron Sorkin hits refresh on Facebook in ‘The Social Reckoning’ — Fall Movie Preview

Aaron Sorkin hits refresh on Facebook in ‘The Social Reckoning’ — Fall Movie Preview

Summary

Aaron Sorkin has created a new movie called "The Social Reckoning," which focuses on Facebook's current impact, especially its role in spreading extremism and division. The film, coming out October 9, looks at how Facebook has changed since the time of Sorkin’s earlier movie, "The Social Network," which showed Facebook’s beginning.

Key Facts

  • "The Social Reckoning" is directed and written by Aaron Sorkin.
  • The movie is about Facebook’s influence today, not its start.
  • It highlights Facebook’s connection to extremism and social division.
  • The film will be released by Sony Pictures on October 9.
  • The movie trailer was released when Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion in fines for claims related to child safety.
  • "The Social Reckoning" follows Sorkin’s previous script for "The Social Network" from 2010.
  • Other tech-related films debut this fall, like documentaries on Elon Musk and Sam Altman.
  • Sorkin wants viewers to both enjoy the film and be concerned about Facebook’s role in society.
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