The Brainwashing of My Dad (2015)

Guided by the unwavering curiosity of documentarian Jen Senko, "The Brainwashing of My Dad" unfolds a labyrinthine exploration of right-wing media's ascendance, viewed through the heartrending transformation of her WWII veteran father. Once a nonpolitical Democrat, he morphs into an irate right-wing zealot, his metamorphosis ignited by his immersion in talk radio during an extended work commute. In a relentless quest to understand the origins of this shift, Senko unveils a series of orchestrated forces that have not only shaped her father but also sculpted the cultural and political landscape of the nation. From Roger Ailes' covert Nixon-era scheme to forge a media stronghold for the GOP, to the Lewis Powell Memo's call to arms for business moguls to sway public opinion via academia, media, and the judiciary - she uncovers the calculated chess moves that have redrawn the country's ideological boundaries. With the Reagan-era annulment of the Fairness Doctrine serving as the final blow, the documentary paints a vivid portrait of a nation divided, families torn apart, and millions misled. "The Brainwashing of My Dad" is a poignant journey into the heart of a media revolution that has rewritten the course of America, leaving in its wake a trail of transformed lives and a country forever altered.

The Brainwashing of My Dad is a documentary movie featuring Jennifer Senko.

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