Surveilled

This documentary follows investigative journalist Ronan Farrow as he explores the methods states use to monitor private citizens. Traveling globally, Farrow traces the trade of personal data and the use of hacking and spyware. The film examines how these tools are employed by authoritarian regimes to target and persecute journalists and activists.

The project was produced by HBO Documentary Films, Downtown Community Television Center, and Ronan Production Group. It was directed by Perri Peltz and Matthew O'Neill, serving as the second film in the chronological list of works for both directors following Halfway Home: A Father's Story. The screenplay was written by Farrow, O'Neill, and Peltz, who also served as producers. The cast features Ronan Farrow appearing as himself alongside David Remnick, Claudiu Dan Gheorghe, Unjin Lee, David Rohde, and Sami Abu Shehadeh.

Released in the United States in November 2024 with a runtime of 60 minutes, the film has received a moderate response from its limited audience. It holds a rating of 6.4/10 on TMDB based on 27 votes.