Andrew Stromotichnetwork_2005 (2005)

A professor and 60 Minutes producer speaks candidly about the impetus for suppression of reality in media coverage of the so-called war on terror.

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Director: Andrew Stromotich
Producer: Andrew Stromotich
Production Company: dropframe communications
Audio/Visual: sound, color
Keywords: war on terror; media; Iraq
Contact Information: dropframe@shaw.ca

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Reviewer: pumo - - October 6, 2005
Subject: sitars

I appreciate the reviews, and have to rate my own work to post this (so I am giving it the same rating it had before my post). I think nathan missed it, the 'dull' repetitive statement by klien refers to how reality is supressed in coverage to make it an enjoyable watching experience (people don't want to see iraqi's blowing up and they haven't), heavy coming from a producer of one of the most watched news programs in america.
Nathan also reveals his own ethnocentricity with the comments about sitars. I am no orientalist, and the chants to god reveal my own reaction to the murderous crusade of modern america and the media conspiracy to make it acceptable- OH MY GOD

Reviewer: nathankl - - September 29, 2005
Subject: problematic

while i agree with the general statement of the video, that the coverage of the current war in iraq is, at best, heavily skewed and misrepresentative, this video is not very good.
to begin with, the editing is extremely cheesy, the constant repeats of dull phrases doesn't have the desired effect of poignancy.
one of the largest issue i had with it though was the sound track. why did the creator use a hare krishna song? did he think of the implications behind his choice or was it simply thrown in because it has sitars, and sitars are mysterious sounding and imply a conspiratorial tone.
exotification anyone?

Reviewer: noodhoog - - June 29, 2005
Subject: Very slick

Lovely bit of video mashup. Witty, with slick editing, and with a clear message. Reminiscent in some ways of the audio work of Cassette Boy.
Highly recommended!

Credits

Director: Andrew Stromotich

Music: dropframe, dj cheb i sabbah