American Sweatshop


The story of an agency that monitors harmful and aggressive content shared on social media.


"American Sweatshop" narrates the story of a colorful team working in agencies evaluating harmful and aggressive photos and videos uploaded to social media, where Daisy Moriarty delves into the dark side of the internet, setting aside her irregular personal life. The team, who reviews millions of "marked for review" posts with calm attention and perverse sense of humor, dedicates their days to this job. However, a particularly violent video that catches Daisy's attention draws her out of this office, beyond the safety of her keyboard, into a dangerous world she obsessively pursues until someone is held accountable. The film focuses on the story of Daisy, an impressive character, to attract the audience's interest.

The film manages to create a strong impact on the audience. By addressing the dark side of social media and the process of monitoring this dark side, the film both provokes thought and draws the audience in with a thrilling story.

The film is shot in a modern office environment and places related to the main character's personal life.