“...fascinating and timely exploration of morality and judgement when the virtual and real worlds collide.”
- Alexander Rogalski, Hot Docs Programmer
Windsor International Film Festival
SHAMED is one of 10 nominees for the WIFF Prize In Canadian Film
Screens Friday, Oct 24th at 9 pm and Saturday, Oct 25 at 9 am
Forest City Film Festival
Screens Monday, October 27 6:15 pm
“… dissecting the legality of Nassr’s tactics is only the starting point for Shamed, which zeroes in on what happens when the internet’s version of justice collides with reality.”
– Barry Hertz, The Globe and Mail
“Gallagher travels far and wide in search of answers, interviewing relatives of the deceased and Nassr himself. The result is wholly uncomfortable and utterly unforgettable. Destined to be Hot Docs’ break-out hit.”
– Kim Hughes, Orginal-Cin.ca
“Righteous avenger or remorseless internet troll? Attitudes are challenged and accusation fly in Matt Gallagehr’s riveting account of Winsor, Ont., vigilante Jason Nassr…”
– Peter Howell, The Toronto Star
“Gallagher pulls no punches in examining the apparent motivations behind online vigilantism, and the possibly tragic fallout of taking the law into your own hands.”
– Jackson Weaver, CBC News
“The brilliance of this documentary is that Gallagher tells a rounded view. He doesn’t only interview Nassr, he speaks to family and friends of a handful of ‘John Does’ who were targeted on Creeper Hunter… By giving a platform to the loved ones of those targeted and exposing the aftermath of some targets, it allows for minds to change. And that’s the power of a great documentary.” - Amanda Gilmore, Mr. Will Wong
“Shamed offers a prescient parable of what it means to be tried and crucified in the court of public opinion when any person with a platform wields the power of judge, jury, and executioner with one click… Moreover, Shamed avoids replicating Creeper Hunter’s salaciousness: the filmmakers’ portrait of Nassr isn’t a one-note snuff piece. Shamed reflects the journalistic rigour that distinguishes documentary from Nassr’s “gotcha” pseudo-journalism. It considers all the factors entailed in a story to inspire audiences to think more critically about the world around them.”
– Pat Mullen, POV
“Shame is the best film that both Matt Gallagher and Cornelia Principe have made to date. Not only because they brought their stealth investigative journalism to the forefront, but it also evokes the emotion and empathy of the audience.”
– Fernado Fernandez, Fern TV