Saturday, November 28, 2020
Friday, November 27, 2020
People's Century: Killing Fields - Death on an Industrial Scale
This
film makes an analysis of the role played by civilians in the First World War,
and this is considering that they made up the greater part of the casualties of
the war. As the first war that was fought on an industrial scale, the First
World War involved the use of a considerable number of weapons and machinery
that had never been used in any previous wars. Furthermore, the film shows that
despite the conflict being between the militaries of the various countries
participating, the industrial scale of the conflict meant that civilians also
got involved as well. This was especially through the battles spilling into
civilian areas and causing the deaths of millions of people by the end of the
war. The film especially takes note of the Battles of Verdun and Somme, which
were among the bloodiest in the war and led to the deaths of a large number of
people (Jones, 2006).
The subject of the film is highly incisive especially when it comes to the
development of an understanding of the major events that took place during the
First World War, and the manner through which the civilian population was
affected by this conflict. Therefore, the audience is likely to learn a lot
concerning the war on the ground and it will especially be interesting when it
comes to the analysis of the way that industrial development led to the
development of weapons of mass murder.
Friday, November 20, 2020
The Human Race: A Species at the Crossroads: - The Bomb under the World
This film is one
that seeks to promote the idea that it is essential for human beings to change
the manner through which they interact with the environment or they will
inevitably face extinction. It shows the manner through which the global
economy has become so dependent on industry as well as a culture of consumerism
that the human relationship with the environment has essentially been
overlooked. Furthermore, the increase in the gap between the rich and poor in
society is also addressed with India being used as an example. India is a
developing country yet a considerable part of its population suffers from
poverty. This is exemplified through the depiction of a poor Indian woman
carrying water on her head in the traditional manner yet walking on a giant pipe
that delivers water to the wealthier members of her society (Volkmer & Dyer, 2010). This example is essential in showing the
manner through which the culture of consumerism has essentially severed the
social bonds that existed between the various members of society and created a
situation where purchasing power has come to define the way that individuals
interact with one another. Therefore, this film is an important watch because
it allows the audience to gain a perspective concerning the relationship
between humans and the environment, on one hand, and the relationship between
humans in their society and the divisions that have come about because of the
development of the consumer culture. It helps in showing the course that is
being taken by developing countries in a bid to achieve the same status as
their developed counterparts.