"Senator Selfie: New Thriller Warns of Lawmakers' Social Media Obsession" A chilling new thriller, "PH-1," starring writer and film actor Mark Kassen, is sending a stark warning to lawmakers about the dangers of social media obsession. Kassen, who plays a fictional independent senator in the film, says his character's fixation on self-promotion on social media serves as a cautionary tale for real-life politicians. As social media continues to play an increasingly influential role in shaping public opinion and politics, Kassen's film raises important questions about the line between self-promotion and self-interest in the halls of power. Will "PH-1" spark a much-needed conversation about the impact of social media on politics, or is it simply a timely commentary on our own addiction to online validation?
A writer and film actor who stars as a senator “obsessed with watching himself” on social media says his new thriller could serve as a “cautionary tale” for real-life lawmakers. In “PH-1,” Mark Kassen plays a fictional independent senator who’s on the verge of passing a water bill. “He loves his own image. You see...
