TikTok, Boom.

2022 1h 30m EN

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★5.8TMDB · 6

Documentary

Synopsis

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Dissecting one of the most influential platforms of the contemporary social media landscape, TikTok, Boom. examines the algorithmic, socio-political, economic, and cultural influences and impact of the history-making app. This rigorous exploration balances a genuine interest in the TikTok community and its innovative mechanics with a healthy skepticism around the security issues, global political challenges, and racial biases behind the platform. A cast of Gen Z subjects, helmed by influencer Feroza Aziz, remains at its center, making this one of the most needed and empathetic films exploring what it means to be a digital native.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jon 'TheBlondeJon' Madrid
Self - TheBlondeJon
Richard Cannon III
Self - Richard Cannon The Global Patriot

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Shalini Kantayya
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Shalini Kantayya, shot by Steve Acevedo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Katya Mihailova. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Seth Anderson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Jon 'TheBlondeJon' Madrid and Richard Cannon III carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt16377496 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Shalini Kantayya directs. Steve Acevedo behind the camera. Katya Mihailova scores. Seth Anderson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 4 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Shalini Kantayya, shot by Steve Acevedo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Katya Mihailova. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Seth Anderson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Jon 'TheBlondeJon' Madrid and Richard Cannon III carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt16377496 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.