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the problem lies deeper than film. america at its core is obsessed with wealth, and it's always been this way. the ethics of how the wealth is acquired and spe
by dajohnson89 8y ago
the problem lies deeper than film. america at its core is obsessed with wealth, and it's always been this way. the ethics of how the wealth is acquired and spent matters very little. we idolize drug dealers, mobsters, serial bank robbers, bookies, counterfeiters, etc.
- TheOtherHobbes 8y agoAmerica is obsessed with competitive narcissism. No one makes movies or TV shows about people who are heroically kind, empathic, or generous.
- Regardsyjc 8y agoThere are many movies and shows that promote those positive values. Marvel superhero movies, children movies, movies like Marshall. Films and documentaries that critique consumerism or society. TED talks, YouTube channels like The School of Life, even blogs like Brainpickings.
- evilmushroom 8y agoMost of the countries I've lived or worked in (around Asia, Europe, South America ) are largely the same. I think it is a human quality.