Brian Knappenberger, the documentarian who created The Internet's Own Boy, a beautiful documentary about Aaron Swartz, has announced a new ten-part documentary series called "Truth and Power," which will show on Pivot.
The show, which will be narrated by Maggie Gyllenhaal (Rachel Dawes from "The Dark Knight") "pulls the curtain back on stories of ordinary people going to extraordinary lengths to reveal corporate exploitation and infringement on civil liberties resulting from government overreach. Certain authorities and organizations are attempting to silence dissent and hinder 21st century social movements in ways that directly threaten democracy."
It premieres on January 22.
Using probing interviews, original footage, and newly unearthed documents, "Truth and Power" unpacks the timely issues of security, surveillance and profiteering in the digital age.
Participant Media will support this series with social impact opportunities for viewers to take action around issues within the show, such as: digital privacy, racial inequality and governmental overreach among others. "Truth and Power" is executive produced by Brian Knappenberger for Luminant Media. Jeff Skoll and Belisa Balaban serve as executive producers for Pivot.
