Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media List

• The Century of the Self - Explores how psychoanalysis and advertising influence consumer behavior and public perception.
• They Live - A satirical critique of media manipulation and consumer culture presented in a sci-fi format.
• Waltz with Bashir - An animated documentary that delves into the complexities of memory and media representation in war.
• The Fog of War - Examines the complexities of war through the lens of a government official, highlighting media influence.
• Noam Chomsky: Rebel Without a Pause - A documentary focused on Noam Chomsky’s perspectives on politics, media, and society.
• The Corporation - Analyzes the nature and behavior of corporations and their influence on society and media.
• This is Not a Test - Discusses the implications of media narratives in shaping public understanding and response to crises.
• Inside Job - Investigates the financial crisis of 2008, highlighting the complicity of media and financial institutions.
• The Social Dilemma - Explores the dangerous impact of social networking on human behavior and societal issues.
• Manufactured Landscapes - A documentary that critiques industrialization and its portrayal in media and art.
• The Great Hack - Examines data exploitation through social media and its implications for democracy and personal privacy.
• The Act of Killing - Explores the portrayal of violence in media through the perspective of Indonesian death squad leaders.
• HyperNormalisation - Investigates how modern narratives create an alternative reality, paralleling themes of media control.
• The Pentagons's Brain - Examines military and media connections, particularly around advanced technologies and public narratives.
• V for Vendetta - A film about resistance against oppressive government control and media manipulation.
• 12 Years a Slave - Explores historical narratives and their portrayal in media, providing a critical lens on representation.
• The Wire - A series that critically examines societal institutions, including media and their roles in shaping public life.
• The Newsroom - A drama about the ethical dilemmas and responsibilities of journalists in a rapidly changing media landscape.
• Black Mirror - An anthology series that critiques societal and media issues in a speculative fiction format.
• The Third Wave - A documentary on the influence of technology and media on modern society and individual life.
• Requiem for the American Dream - Features Chomsky discussing the concentration of wealth and its impact on democracy and media.
• Zizek! - Focuses on philosopher Slavoj Zizek's critiques of media and ideology in contemporary society.
• Why We Fight - A documentary examining the political and media influences that drive the U.S. to war.
• The Square - Documentary about the Egyptian Revolution that illustrates media's role in activism and social change.
• Cartel Land - Explores the war on drugs in Mexico and the media's portrayal of the crisis and its key players.
• Gasland - Critiques the impact of hydraulic fracturing and the related media coverage, emphasizing corporate influence.
• Blackfish - A documentary exposing the captivity of killer whales and the media's role in shaping public perception.
• The Hunting Ground - Examines the issue of sexual assault on college campuses, revealing media's role in awareness and activism.
• Icarus - Investigates the world of sports doping and the media's complicity and consequences in public discourse.
• Citizenfour - A documentary about Edward Snowden that highlights issues of privacy, surveillance, and media reporting.
• How to Change the World - Explores the early environmental movement and media's pivotal role in shaping narratives.
• The Invisible Man - A horror film that serves as an allegory for issues of control and societal narratives shaped by media.
• The West Wing - A political drama that delivers insights into the American political system, media interactions, and public perception.
• Hotel Rwanda - A film that depicts media influence during the Rwandan Genocide and its broader implications.
• Parkland - Explores the events surrounding JFK's assassination, emphasizing media portrayal and public response.
• The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz - Documents the life of Aaron Swartz, showcasing the intersection of technology, media, and activism.
• American Factory - Examines the interactions between American and Chinese work cultures and their broader media implications.
• Exit Through the Gift Shop - A documentary that critiques art commercialization and media's role in shaping public perceptions of art.