The bulk of the Netflix slickness subsides after about minute three (streamers gotta grab those viewers!) and then the film settles into a well-crafted and insightful piece of journalism. The story is a great primer if you're new to the topic, but it also fills in a lot of gaps even if you think you're well-versed. 4chan history is an elusive and contentious subject, but the filmmakers managed to carve out a narrative and tone that is clear, incisive and fair, especially considering the story spans a couple decades - from its roots in Japan's 2channel to recent events we all watched spill out into the real world. This film would be great for media studies students.
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