Movies

Can movies be powerful tools for social change?

For

They can raise awareness and inspire action.

Against

Real change needs policy, not just emotional films.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • I can point to movies that had some positive effects, like Super Size Me
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  • helped me form my own opinion and belief.
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Against

  • all it does is reinforce whatever beliefs people already have.
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  • only influences fashion, clothes, hairstyles- not behavior.
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