38: Wake Up! (THEY LIVE)

Politics
Written By Derrick Hatch

The truth is out there; are you willing to see it? We end 'Politics' month with a discussion on John Carpenter's cult-classic THEY LIVE. This film raises questions about the power of advertising as propaganda, how to separate fact from fiction, and whether we are heading towards a dystopia. Regardless of our beliefs, we're all just trying to get everyone to wear the glasses and see our point of view. Joining us is film enthusiast Talya Lerman. 

  • Introduction (0:00)

  • Why We Chose THEY LIVE (0:46)

  • Waking Up to the Truth (10:22)

  • Getting Others to See Your Point of View (25:28)

  • Consumerism, Advertising, and the Power of Propaganda (31:48)

  • The Emerging Modern Dystopia (40:25)

  • Conclusion (48:42)

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