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One of the cited sources was made into a popular movie in 1969, "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?"[0], nominated for many awards at the time. I remember watching
by PopAlongKid 4y ago
One of the cited sources was made into a popular movie in 1969, "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?"[0], nominated for many awards at the time. I remember watching it when released and being mildly horrified by the way the marathons were operated (assuming it was somewhat historically accurate, which TFA seems to confirm).
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065088 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065088
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- rwmj 4y agoI watched it and it was one of the most depressing films I've ever seen :-/
- arpa 4y agoit drips with desperation
- ReactiveJelly 4y agoYour footnote number slipped into the link URL https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065088/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065088/
- mistrial9 4y agothe American Los Angeles scene shown in that movie was for the purpose of getting money from public audiences; the dancers are an act, like a circus. In contrast, the dance marathon events that are popular today, are a source of energy and inspiration for the dancers, who pay money to be part of it. Somehow I am reminded of current media options in America by the former.. featuring shock and awe, like a drug for the viewer, while the people making the content are disposable.
- JKCalhoun 4y agoA great film. I wish Hollywood still made films like this. Seems it's on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6ckHFgCD76o https://youtu.be/6ckHFgCD76o