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Raoul Peck's 'Orwell: 2+2=5' Highlights Truth Manipulation Today

10/11/2025

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Raoul Peck's documentary 'Orwell: 2+2=5' argues Orwell's ideas remain relevant today, especially truth manipulation via social media.
The film has drawn praise from outlets, highlighting Orwell's warnings about authoritarianism and 'newspeak'.
In a recent interview, Peck discusses these themes and notes he fled a dictatorial regime in Haiti.
The documentary is screening in New York City and Los Angeles, with plans to expand to other cities.

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Story summary

Raoul Peck's documentary 'Orwell: 2+2=5' argues Orwell's ideas remain relevant today, especially truth manipulation via social media.
The film has drawn praise from outlets, highlighting Orwell's warnings about authoritarianism and 'newspeak'.
In a recent interview, Peck discusses these themes and notes he fled a dictatorial regime in Haiti.
The documentary is screening in New York City and Los Angeles, with plans to expand to other cities.