Ian Hislop's Fake News: A True History (2019)

Plot

Ian Hislop presents a witty and incisive exploration of two centuries of fake news and its far-reaching effects. The documentary spans from the imaginative Victorian tales of lunar exploration to the modern dangers posed by deepfake technology. With a unique blend of humor and critical insight, Hislop unravels how misinformation has shaped public perception and impacted society. Viewers witness a different side of Hislop as he delves into this pressing issue, highlighting the evolution of deception in media and its implications for truth in the contemporary world.