"The YouTube Effect", directed by Alex Winter, is both an inspirational as well as a cautionary tale. YouTube, the video sharing website first appeared in 2005 and quickly grew to become one of the most ubiquitous and powerful media platforms in the world. It is impossible to overstate its impact on global culture by providing easy and immediate access to video media. It has, however, helped radicalize some viewers with right-wing propaganda and other dangerous forms of media.
The story of YouTube is the great dilemma of our times; the technology revolution has made our lives easier and more enriched, while also presenting dangers and challenges that make the world a more perilous place. At this extraordinary moment in history, it is the story of how we got here and where we’re going.