DOCUMENTARY . 2015 . 1h 30m . 6.3/10

The Brainwashing of My Dad_

"The truth behind the right-wing media machine that changed a father--and divided the nation"

A filmmaker examines the rise of right-wing media through the lens of her father, whose immersion in it radicalized him and rocked the foundation of their family. She discovers this political phenomenon recurring in living rooms everywhere, and reveals the consequences conservative media has had on families and a nation.

Starring Jennifer Senko, Matthew Modine, Noam Chomsky
6.3/10
Rating
1h 30m
Runtime
2015
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The truth behind the right-wing media machine that changed a father--and divided the nation

A filmmaker examines the rise of right-wing media through the lens of her father, whose immersion in it radicalized him and rocked the foundation of their family. She discovers this political phenomenon recurring in living rooms everywhere, and reveals the consequences conservative media has had on families and a nation.

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Cast
Jennifer Senko stars as Herself - Narrator in The Brainwashing of My Dad.
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The Brainwashing of My Dad was released 11 years ago in 2015.
Overview
A filmmaker examines the rise of right-wing media through the lens of her father, whose immersion in it radicalized him and rocked the foundation of their fa...
The Brainwashing of My Dad is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 30m.

CAST (4)

JS
Jennifer Senko
Herself - Narrator
Matthew Modine
Matthew Modine
Himself - Narrator
Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky
Himself
EB
Eric Boehlert
Himself

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Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Country
Rating
6.3/10 (24 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Brainwashing of My Dad about?
A filmmaker examines the rise of right-wing media through the lens of her father, whose immersion in it radicalized him and rocked the foundation of their family. She discovers this political phenomenon recurring in living rooms everywhere, and reveals the consequences conservative media has had on families and a nation.
How long is The Brainwashing of My Dad?
The Brainwashing of My Dad has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in The Brainwashing of My Dad?
The cast of The Brainwashing of My Dad includes Jennifer Senko, Matthew Modine, Noam Chomsky, Eric Boehlert.
What is the rating of The Brainwashing of My Dad?
The Brainwashing of My Dad has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 24 votes on TMDB.

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