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A kid with blue pixels bursting from his head and CHILDHOOD 2.0 across the image

Childhood 2.0 is required viewing for anyone who wants to better understand the world their children are navigating as they grow up in the digital age. Featuring actual parents and kids as well as industry-leading experts in child safety and development, this documentary dives into the real-life issues facing kids today — including cyberbullying, online predators, suicidal ideation, and more.

About the Documentary

From the Filmmakers

"Born in the late 1970s, we completed our formative years without much of a presence from technology. As computers became more than word processing tools, we were apprehensive about jumping into social media without understanding..."

Jamin & Kiowa Winans

"I was born months before the Apollo 11 mission transported the first human beings to the moon’s surface, and 50 years later the phone in my pocket has over 100,000 times the processing power of the computer that helped put them there. Technology..."

Robert Muratore

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What People Are Saying

"I just watched this in its entirety. It definitely armed me as a parent with a list of things I can do to improve my awareness of what my teens are dealing with online and with social media."

"Thank you so much for this brutally honest and insightful documentary. Parenting is tough but we need to be a safe place for our kids."

"Bravo to the film makers! Very important documentary that everyone needs to see in order to understand what is happening to our children’s mental health and why. And understanding is the first necessary step to bring about needed change."

"This is probably one of the best and most informative videos I’ve ever watched on YouTube."

"Thank you for putting this documentary together. This needs to be shared wide and far until we find ways to help everyone (both adults and kids) develop a better relationship with technology."

"Awesome documentary. I am definitely going to introduce this documentary with my teenager. This was very informative, thought provoking and providing a mind set change of social media. Great work! I am encouraged and hopeful that as a parent to make significant changes in my home when it comes to the Internet."

Press

PODCAST

The Horrors And Long-Term Impact Of Social Media On Children

VIDEO

Behind the Scenes With the Directors of The Social Dilemma and Childhood 2.0

Meet the Experts

Patti Agatston, PhD, LPC
CyberBullyHelp

Brian Bason & Titania Jordan
Bark Technologies

Free N. Hess, DO
PediMom

Chris McKenna
Protect Young Eyes

Kelly Anne O’Neill
Child Life Specialist

Sarah & Jesse Siegand
Parents Who Fight

Sujit Sharma, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Associates, LLC

Joel Stoddard, MD MAS
Children’s Hospital Colorado

Richard Wistocki
Cyber Crimes Detective

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Host a Free Screening of Childhood 2.0

Bring the film’s powerful message about online safety to families via Zoom or an in-person tech night — perfect for schools, churches, and community groups. We’ll even provide a virtual post-screening Q&A session with one of our experts free of charge!

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2021 Childhood 2.0 Screenings

July 22 @ 8am-12pm MST
Skyline High School
Hosted by City of Mesa, AZ PD
*Q&A w/Katey McPherson following the screening

May 20 @ 5:30pm
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Gilbert, AZ
10% of ticket sales go directly to the Child Rescue Coalition in Bark’s name
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May 19 @ 5:30pm
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Chandler, AZ
10% of ticket sales go directly to the Child Rescue Coalition in Bark’s name
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May 7
Val Verde Unified School District PD
Rancho Mirage, CA

Testimonials

Every. Single. Parent... needs to watch this on YouTube RIGHT NOW. If you have a child, watch it, if you are a grandparent, watch it. ESPECIALLY if they are in middle school and EVEN more so if they have a phone or about to get one. Watch it NOW.

We watched it with our 15, soon to be 16-year-old twins. It was great, it allowed for honest conversation.

A MUST WATCH!!! I wanted to throw up and cry all at the same time what our children both little and big are watching.

To whoever recommended the documentary Children 2.0 earlier, THANK YOU!! I had never heard of this and I’m even a Licensed Mental Health Counselor!!!

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Disclaimer: This film is not yet rated and may contain material inappropriate for children under 13.