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  • Broken News (2024– )
  • TV Mini-series | Documentary
Broken News (2024– )
TV Mini-series | Documentary
Broken News is a five-part documentary series investigating disinformation in Taiwan and the U.S., and what this means for democracies in a broader global context. Who is behind it, what are the end goals, and why does it matter anyway? In...See moreBroken News is a five-part documentary series investigating disinformation in Taiwan and the U.S., and what this means for democracies in a broader global context. Who is behind it, what are the end goals, and why does it matter anyway? In this first episode, the team seeks to understand the difference between misinformation and disinformation. Understanding the nature of disinformation, where it comes from, and why we should be concerned about the spread of disinformation in Taiwan is important in revealing the broader goals of these disinformation campaigns. Their tangible effects can be felt in societies and global politics, starting with the famous "toilet paper panic" during COVID-19. Interviews with leading academics, politicians and other experts, reveal a systematic pattern of disinformation distribution in Taiwan that spreads abroad, showing Taiwan is the testbed for Chinese disinformation attacks. Through expert analysis of various case studies in Taiwan and around the world, the team reveals a coordinated effort by Chinese authorities to deliberately sow disinformation to cause political divisions and increase distrust in political institutions amongst the population. These campaigns aim to cause chaos in Taiwan. If they are successful, then this practice will spread globally. The end goal of these disinformation campaigns? The rise of autocracies and the demise of democracies. See less
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Director
Alex Rednaxela
Producers
David Kao (producer) | Jonah Khu (producer) | Alex Rednaxela (producer)
Editor
Alex Rednaxela
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Updated May 3, 2024
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May 3, 2024 (United States)

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