Especially in today's dicey Internet climate, misinformation is a recurring topic with deeply political consequences. Known for projects such as "The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz" and "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez," director Brian Knappenberger brings viewers a six-part documentary series that follows people whose lives have been upheaved by modern misinformation. While getting to the truth of the matter, "Web of Make Believe" covers topics such as white supremacy, the IRS, Russian election interference, and more. As it looks into cases pertaining to these subjects, the series considers the dangers of misinformation on American culture and people in the Internet age.
Watch "Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies, and the Internet" on Netflix.