Rise of the Trolls (2016)
Overview
Has internet anonymity unleashed a 'dark demon' lurking in all of us? A film that reveals the hard truths surrounding anonymity dark instincts and freedom on the internet. Smartphones have put the internet into our pockets and billions of people around the world are now connected online.
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| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.313 |
Directed By
Jonathan Baltrusaitis
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Jonathan Baltrusaitis
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