Spin

Spin is a documentary that examines the internal workings of the American television industry. Using leaked satellite footage, the film exposes the disparity between the public images of media figures and their private views of their audience. It portrays a media system designed to manufacture news and suppress open public discourse by limiting influence to a small group of politicians, journalists, and consultants. The narrative focuses on key events from the early 1990s, including the Los Angeles riots and the 1992 U.S. presidential election.

The film was written and directed by Brian Springer, who also served as a producer and appeared as himself. The production featured archive footage of prominent figures such as Bill Clinton, George H. W. Bush, Al Gore, and Larry King. Released in 1995 with a runtime of 57 minutes, the movie has received positive feedback from viewers. It holds a rating of 7.8/10 on IMDb based on 550 votes and a 7/10 rating on TMDB from 21 votes.