"The Social Media Beauty Cult" from DW Documentary explores how social platforms like Instagram and TikTok distort beauty ideals and fuel body dissatisfaction among young women. Through expert insights and personal stories, filmmaker Jennifer Rezny unpacks the mental health toll of curated, idealized appearances. The film reveals how these digital pressures deepen insecurities and gradually erode self-worth. Honest and critical, this powerful documentary raises important questions about social media’s influence on identity and emotional well-being.