15 Minutes of Shame

About the Film

With society experiencing a public shaming epidemic fueled by social media and a collective need to tear one another down, Monica Lewinsky and filmmaker Max Joseph Catfish join forces to investigate the evolution of an age-old phenomenon. A timely roller coaster ride through the dizzying world of online humiliation — from cancel culture to hateful troll mobs — the groundbreaking documentary features real-life testimonies from individuals across the globe while taking a closer look at the bullies, bystanders, media, psychologists, politicians, tech giants and experts in between. Using vérité storytelling and eye-opening historical analysis, 15 Minutes of Shame explores one of the most pressing and unaddressed issues of modern life.

The AFS envoys for 15 Minutes of Shame are Director Max Joseph and Cinematographer Jenni Morello

Runtime: 85 Minutes
Year: 2023