Jan 8, 2009
The Story of Stuff
Have you heard of this yet? It's published by"Free Range Studios." It's available in pieces on YouTube (of course). A student of mine alerted me to it. Here's the first installment:
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The video is pretty disturbing in its flawed analysis of the production/consumption cycle and optimistic view of the state and its desired function ... the tank was a better representation than a guy with a peace sign. Unfortunately, upon searching, most reviews on the web of this video are overwhelmingly glowing, and a systematic point-by-point critique is needed. Anyone?