The Network

Network (1976) is a politically charged, satirical film about a fictional television network, Union Broadcasting System (UBS), and its struggle with poor ratings. It was written by Paddy Chayefsky and directed by Sidney Lumet. The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress and Best Screenplay.

Network has continued to receive recognition, decades after its initial release, for its heavy criticism of mainstream media and the absurdity of American corporate culture. In 2007, the film was ranked 64th among the Top 100 Greatest American Films by the American Film Institute. Check it out below.