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Free screening and debate on social media algorithms in São Paulo
A free screening of “O Outro Lado das Redes” is scheduled for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
in São Paulo.
The event is part of the 50th São Paulo International Film Festival and is organized by Folha and Sony Pictures.
The film follows a Facebook engineer and a journalist investigating how the platform prioritizes profit and user engagement.
It also explores how algorithms can shape users’ behavior and opinions and the limits of freedom on social networks.
After the screening, researchers and specialists in algorithms, digital issues and journalism will discuss the film.
The discussion will examine the platforms’ practices and journalism’s role in investigating them.
Tickets are free and can be collected at the venue’s box office one hour before the screening.
Folha and Sony Pictures are holding a free screening of the film “O Outro Lado das Redes” in São Paulo.
The screening is scheduled for 19:30 on Wednesday, October 21, as part of the 50th São Paulo International Film Festival.
A debate after the film will focus on algorithms and digital platforms.
The film follows a Facebook engineer and a journalist investigating how the platform prioritizes profit and engagement.
Tickets are free and can be collected at the venue box office one hour before the screening.
- Who
- Folha and Sony Pictures are hosting the event. The debate includes researchers, an algorithms specialist, a lawyer and a journalist.
- What
- A free screening of “O Outro Lado das Redes,” followed by a debate.
- When
- Wednesday, October 21, at 19:30.
- Where
- Solar Sala Petrobras, Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2705, Jardim Paulistano, São Paulo.
- Why
- The film examines social media algorithms and their effects on users’ behavior and opinions.
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- Film
- O Outro Lado das Redes
- Screening time
- 19:30 on October 21
- Venue
- Solar Sala Petrobras, Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2705
- Festival
- 50th São Paulo International Film Festival
- Ticket price
- Free