DocumentaryYear2020Duration1h 11mIMDb6.5

Screened Out

Documentary

Filmmaker John Hyatt talks to kids, parents and experts about the impact and chilling consequences of constant smartphone screen time in today's world.

Trailer

Cast

Jon Hyatt

Director

Jon Hyatt

Self

Alicia Dupuis

Self

Jim Steyer

Self

Mark Danner

Self

SB

Syd Bolton

Self

Jean Twenge

Self

HC

Hilarie Cash

Self

DC

Dimitri Christakis

Self

NE

Nir Eyal

Self

AA

Adam Alter

Self

RB

Ramsay Brown

Self

MR

Michael Rich

Self

DS

David Sax

Self

NK

Nicholas Kardaras

Self

JB

Jim Benz

Self

MH

Melanie Hempe

Self

ET

Edwin Tubb

Self

AP

Alex Pang

Self

Jon Hyatt

Writer

KR

Karina Rotenstein

Writer

Comments

5 Comments

Nthati 💖❤❤May 29, 2023

source: Screened Out

Attraktion ColeMay 23, 2023

This is an excellent, eye opening documentary about how smartphones and social media are changing the world we live in and how they are affecting the minds of children as well as adults. I am a typical millenial that relies on technology too much. I couldn't wait to finally buy my first iPhone in 2012 "because everyone else had one" and I haven't looked back. I've had social media, even before it was considered as such, which included Xanga, MySpace and the earliest days of Facebook. Over the last few years, I've been absolutely burnt out, depressed, and consumed by social media and screen time. I have felt so disconnected from the "real world" and I feel my relationships and quality of life have suffered. When Apple made the "screen time counter", I was absolutely disgusted by what I saw. I would spend 6 to 7 hours on my phone a day! All I could think of was what valuable experiences/education/happy moments could I have had in that time instead of looking at this stupid screen. This documentary really hit home for me and really opened my eyes and touched my heart. Being a 90s kid, I remember what life was like before technology took over. I long for those more easygoing days. After watching this, I finally took the plunge and bought myself a "dumb" phone. I'm going to challenge myself to take a step back in time and to lead a simpler life with real connections. I have nothing bad to say about this film.

_ᕼᗩᗰᘔᗩ@May 23, 2023

Julia Ilumbe04Mar 3, 2023

source: Screened Out

Pharrell BuckmanMar 3, 2023

This is an excellent, eye opening documentary about how smartphones and social media are changing the world we live in and how they are affecting the minds of children as well as adults. I am a typical millenial that relies on technology too much. I couldn't wait to finally buy my first iPhone in 2012 "because everyone else had one" and I haven't looked back. I've had social media, even before it was considered as such, which included Xanga, MySpace and the earliest days of Facebook. Over the last few years, I've been absolutely burnt out, depressed, and consumed by social media and screen time. I have felt so disconnected from the "real world" and I feel my relationships and quality of life have suffered. When Apple made the "screen time counter", I was absolutely disgusted by what I saw. I would spend 6 to 7 hours on my phone a day! All I could think of was what valuable experiences/education/happy moments could I have had in that time instead of looking at this stupid screen. This documentary really hit home for me and really opened my eyes and touched my heart. Being a 90s kid, I remember what life was like before technology took over. I long for those more easygoing days. After watching this, I finally took the plunge and bought myself a "dumb" phone. I'm going to challenge myself to take a step back in time and to lead a simpler life with real connections. I have nothing bad to say about this film.

Featured Picks

Looking for more entertainment? Explore our recommended gaming hub and short-drama destination.

Instant Games

Gamixo

Play casual browser games with puzzles, cards, sports, and quick challenges ready in seconds.

Short Drama

VSKIT Drama

Watch trending mini-series, romance stories, and fresh short dramas with fast daily updates.