The Cost Of Convenience

The Cost Of Convenience is a documentary that analyzes the wide-reaching effects of internet platforms on modern society. The film focuses on how these digital services impact mental health and reshape the structure of local communities. It further explores the potential risks these platforms pose to democratic systems and the infringement of basic human rights.

Produced by CultureNet, the film was directed and written by David Donnelly, who also appears on screen. The cast features appearances by Roger McNamee, Safiya Umoja Noble, Carissa Véliz, Robert Greene, and Quddus. This joint production between the United Kingdom and the United States has a runtime of 90 minutes and was released on March 1, 2024.