How much power do formal institution have in our society.

I would say a lot because one day I watch this document about how churches have powerful impact on Hollywood actor. They would talk about how if a Movie contain a related topic about god the views will be large and mostly from christen people.  Plus I bet if anyone would say I don't believe in god or I dislike god in a large population oh the disdain stare and act that would fall onto them. And some of that disdain act would led to a horrible outcome.