Viaplay's Eating Disorder Documentary Criticized for Political Bias Due to Think Tank Funding

Viaplay's documentary "Sveket" (The Betrayal), which examines eating disorder care, is under fire for allegedly presenting a politically skewed perspective. The controversy emerged after it was revealed that the documentary received funding from Synaps, a market-liberal think tank. Critics argue that this financial backing compromises the objectivity of the film. Further complicating matters, Synaps reportedly helped the documentary's production team identify and secure interviews with individuals featured in the film. Gustaf Drougge, the executive producer of "Sveket" and CEO of Synaps, defended the film, stating that the individuals appearing in it are the primary source of its message. However, the connection to a think tank with a specific ideological leaning has raised concerns about the documentary's impartiality and the framing of the sensitive issue of eating disorder treatment.