#7 - Hollywood's Anti-Capitalist Films
Episode 7 of the Safety Last podcast, hosted by Stanley Ching, titled "#7 - Hollywood's Anti-Capitalist Films" was published on September 22, 2021 and runs 44 minutes.
September 22, 2021 ·44m · Safety Last
Summary
With the onset of this century, there seems to be a growing market (ironically) and drive for filmmakers and audiences to consume anti-capitalist films. What does this say about our society? What does this say about the new generation's trust in capitalism and the current economic structures? Finally, can a billion-dollar industry truly be expected or able to carry a torch of anti-capitalist rhetoric when their entire foundation is built upon capital?
Episode Description
With the onset of this century, there seems to be a growing market (ironically) and drive for filmmakers and audiences to consume anti-capitalist films. What does this say about our society? What does this say about the new generation's trust in capitalism and the current economic structures?
Finally, can a billion-dollar industry truly be expected or able to carry a torch of anti-capitalist rhetoric when their entire foundation is built upon capital?
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