Programming the Nation? (2011): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2011, Programming the Nation? is a documentary film directed by Jeff Warrick, running about 104 minutes. “Are we all brainwashed? Or, have we lost our minds?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Programming the Nation? takes an encompassing look at the history of subliminal messaging in America. According to many authorities, since the late 1950s subliminal content has been tested and delivered through all forms of mass-media including Hollywood filmmakers Alfred Hitchcock and William Friedkin. Even our modern military has been accused of these practices in the "war on terror" against soldiers and civilians both abroad and at home. With eye-opening footage, revealing interviews, humorous anecdotes, and an array of visual effects, the film categorically explores the alleged usage of subliminals in advertising, music, film, television, anti-theft devices, political propaganda, military psychological operations, and advanced weapons development. Director Jeff Warrick makes it his personal mission to determine if these manipulative tactics have succeeded in "programming the nation?" Or, if subliminal messaging belongs in the category of what many consider urban legend.

Who’s in it. Programming the Nation? stars Douglas Rushkoff as Self, Noam Chomsky as Himself, Amy Goodman as Herself and Dennis Kucinich as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Programming the Nation? has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, DOCSVILLE and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Programming the Nation? page.

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