Comments on: ‘The Cove’: Will movies usher in a new era of social change? https://www.socialbrite.org/2010/03/08/the-cove-will-movies-usher-in-a-new-era-of-social-change/ Social media for nonprofits Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:43:16 +0000 hourly 1 By: Caleb Galaraga https://www.socialbrite.org/2010/03/08/the-cove-will-movies-usher-in-a-new-era-of-social-change/comment-page-1/#comment-3339 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:43:16 +0000 http://www.socialbrite.org/?p=5027#comment-3339 I've always been a fan of Jeff Skoll and the work of Participant Media. The eye-opening, insightful, and well-made films they make enables everyone to be aware of their surroundings and makes it entertaining to understand crucial social issues of our time.

]]> By: Freddy https://www.socialbrite.org/2010/03/08/the-cove-will-movies-usher-in-a-new-era-of-social-change/comment-page-1/#comment-3307 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:40:06 +0000 http://www.socialbrite.org/?p=5027#comment-3307 In reply to socialbrite.

Absolutely. Participant supports good work. You write a great blog too. Keep at it – Cheers

]]> By: socialbrite https://www.socialbrite.org/2010/03/08/the-cove-will-movies-usher-in-a-new-era-of-social-change/comment-page-1/#comment-3304 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:07:49 +0000 http://www.socialbrite.org/?p=5027#comment-3304 In reply to Freddy.

True, I should have said "a fulcrum" instad of "the fulcrum." Still, without an organization like Participant Media, we'd largely be left with teen boy flicks, blockbuster entertainments and buddy movies. – jd

]]> By: Freddy https://www.socialbrite.org/2010/03/08/the-cove-will-movies-usher-in-a-new-era-of-social-change/comment-page-1/#comment-3303 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:59:55 +0000 http://www.socialbrite.org/?p=5027#comment-3303 Films can help raise awareness and/or support organizing in the trenches, but calling them "the fulcrum of social change" seems a gross exaggeration. While its true that these films have enjoyed success as films, it's not as if the social ills depicted in them are any less prevalent today. Agitprop which moves people to action is a rare phenomenon.

]]> By: yongshuling https://www.socialbrite.org/2010/03/08/the-cove-will-movies-usher-in-a-new-era-of-social-change/comment-page-1/#comment-3240 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:33:40 +0000 http://www.socialbrite.org/?p=5027#comment-3240 What an encouraging post! I've always known about the good work of Participant Media, but have never come across TakePart. I love how it's building community around issues raised by the movie to extend the impact even further. Very cool. :) Thanks for sharing this!

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