Learning on ScreenAdvertising at the Edge of the Apocalypse
- Synopsis
- Media scholar Sut Jhally takes the viewer through the history of advertising, from the emergence of the industry in the early 20th century to the full-scale commercialization of culture in the digital age. The documentary also focuses on the impact of advertising, commercial culture and American consumerism on the environment. A free preview/trailer can be watched on the Media Foundation website.
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Year of production
- 2017
- Subjects
- Media studies
- Keywords
- advertising; environment; consumerism
Online availability
- URI
- https://shop.mediaed.org/advertising-at-the-edge-of-the-apocalypse-p717.aspx
- Delivery
- Streamed
Credits
- Director
- Sut Jhally
- Producer
- Jeremy Earp
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 0 PAL
- Price
- $350.00
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 60 minutes
- Year
- 2017
Related
- Name
Media Education Foundation
- info@mediaed.org
- Web
- http://www.mediaed.org External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +1 413 584 8500
- Fax
- +1 413 586 8398
- Address
- 60 Masonic Street
Northampton
Massachusetts 01060
USA - Notes
- The MEF produces and distributes documentary films and other educational resources to inspire critical reflection on the social, political and cultural impact of the mass media, particularly in the US, with emphasis on gender, health, politics, race and commercialism. Sale on DVD.
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