How might passive attention impact the world? | "Los Angeles Plays Itself" (2003) d. Thom Andersen

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Following recent conversations on the importance of creating authentic art, this week's episode switches focus in discussing Thom Andersen's 2003 documentary, Los Angeles Plays Itself, and reflecting on how significantly inactive attention can not only obfuscate reality but impact society.We also briefly discuss:Bless Their Little Hearts (1983) d. Billy WoodberryContact UsEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/filmsfortoday/

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