Aaron Sorkin's The Social Reckoning explores Facebook whistleblower scandal

The film “The Social Reckoning,” directed by Aaron Sorkin, serves as a spiritual successor to “The Social Network.” It focuses on the 2021 Facebook leaks involving whistleblower Frances Haugen, a former data engineer on the company’s Civic Integrity team.

The narrative follows Haugen as she discovers how Facebook’s algorithms prioritize engagement through harmful content, including material that contributes to radicalization and mental health issues among teenage users. The story tracks her collaboration with Wall Street Journal investigative reporter Jeff Horwitz to expose these practices to the public and the government.

Starring Mikey Madison as Haugen and Jeremy Allen White as Horwitz, the film portrays the consequences of social media's algorithmic tactics and the role of journalism in holding major tech corporations accountable.