The Society of the Spectacle is a documentary that delves into the sociological aspects of consumerism and the influence of mass media on society. It presents an essay-like analysis of topics such as representation, philosophy, Marxism, capitalism, and the social satire of the Cold War era. The film is based on the book of the same name and provides a critical examination of industrial society, politics, and the commodification of comfort. It also touches on the concepts of anarchy, the May 68 movement, and the market. Released in the 1970s, it remains a relevant exploration of the sociological implications of the time.
A young doctor with an exemplary humanist spirit fights a brave battle to hold together the run-down Paris hospital where he works - and to hold his patients together in the process.
An exploration of supply side economics and the trickle down myth as exemplified by Pittsburgh's declining steel industry.
A feature length Marxist documentary looking at 20th Century fascism, early English settler colonialism in the Americas and the prospects of a contemporary neofascism. The film focuses on the political economy of these forms, drawing on Rajani Palme Dutt's view that fascism represented an organisation of capitalist decay, to illustrate the various different laws of motion which condition the development of reactionary political movements.
Is Taiwan the scene of the next bloody war? A Chinese attack could trigger a conflict between the superpowers. How great is the danger of a Chinese invasion?
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