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In 2003, PBS created a documentary called 'The Persuaders'. One chapter discusses "narrow-casting" (above). Politicians and advertisers were purchasing personal data via Acxiom Worldwide and...
When we are online, we can manufacture identities and realities exactly how we want them to be: A company can take on a noble cause to distract you from their latest oil spill, while individuals...
“I knew we were doing something right when one of the girls who was being released before the program finished, requested to stay an extra day,” explained Mark Vonesch of Vancouver's Reel Youth...
Five years ago, Vancouver lost a young man who encompassed creativity, non-violence, comedy and community. He was an artist. He built a skate park and increased community cohesion. Lee was welcoming...
We live in a world where media saturates our lives. An average city dweller consumes roughly 5,000 ads per day. Within this white noise, big brands are often the loudest. How can we hear the...
The Lost Souls is a vital component of East Vancouver's cultural vitality. After the BC arts funding massacre, there was uncertainty as to whether this event could survive. Despite the...
"Us and Them: The Inquiry" was cultivated through the influences of Paulo Freire and The Theatre of the Oppressed. This inquiry evolved into it's own entity when First Nations communities challenged...
The diverse voices of young people require as many mediums as possible. On October 13th and 14th, you have the opportunity to have a glimpse into the lives of today's young citizens. These films...
Aboriginal leaders from British Columbia have come together in support of a new cause that will put the First Nations and Métis people back into the media forefront. You can help them by voting before
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