Credits

Youth producers

Emerald K., Nicholas B., Joshual S., Kevin N., Jasmine M., Lora G., Julie A.

Average rating

(3.98)

Organization

Out North

Creative Commons info

Share it? yes

Remix it? no

Use commercially? no

Reviews

The quality of this film is good overall (except for the few typos in the begining titles) I guess I have to agree with the other comments reviewers made. Isn't it a bit hypocritical to use media to advovate its destruction? You can't forget about grassroots media organizations, like the one I am associated with, that use media to change the media. Plus, the violent manner of this film is a bit harsh, considering America seems to advocate violence (and you're supposed to oppose American values, correct?) I LOVED the Bush masks though :)

Marlena Weiss  |  June 07, 2007

I can say that I agree with most of your points, but I think your film underminds many people who agree with you. Yor war on TV seems over agressive. I'm suprised at the ease with which a group of film makers makes a movie that condems their own medium. I agree that much of our medea is bad, but alot of it is good too, thats what freedom of press and speech is, you cant have the good without the bad. If issues like Cosmos and Teen were outlawed, why should the New York Times, and the London Reveiw of Books be able to stay around?

Matt Denton-Edmunson  |  May 27, 2006

This very blunt and straight forward attack on commercialism of TV seemed ironic since it used TV as its medium. The effects were well done, and the message was clear. However it didn't look into the reasons why TV is so commercial and didn't offer any soluitions other than to destroy Television. I found that to be overly simplified.

Alan Michel  |  May 13, 2006

I enjoyed the variety of messages but i felt it was pulled of way too typically. I don't know maybe you were pulling for avant garde thing?

Jose C.  |  May 11, 2006

I like when you have multiple screens (all the magazines burning, all the tvs being smashed) - to me those are the best parts visually. Be careful with two things: 1)lighter fluid and playing with fire - as a mediamaker you are setting an example for others and 2)lots of titles - if you're using titles, make sure to spell check them all (especially keep an eye out for your/you're - that's a common mistake in titles and it makes some cringe). I hear you though - what you're angry about - I wonder if there are less destructive ways to "smash and burn" something as destructive as corporate/imperialist/capitalist/sizeist/sexist/racist/classist/ageist media.

Emily Bennison  |  May 11, 2006

Great use of lots of different editing techniques. I like the fact-motion screaming at the end of the opening segment with the text, the sledge-hammer segment just after that with the posterized color, and the couple of times you used the six-part picture in picture (burning magazines and smashing the TV). It is a little repetitive sometimes. Did you check your spelling? (I know, I sound like a teacher...)

D. Legg  |  May 11, 2006

This really spoke to me, and actaully made my life feel so much better. You speak the truth, so thanks for this good film

TJ Caudill  |  May 04, 2006

Wow, that was just great. I liked everything. The song was great touch.

Machlyn Blair  |  May 04, 2006

good point and well presented

dane  |  May 03, 2006

I love your movie! The blasting, smashing and burning kept me watching, and the cartoons kept me thinking. It's cool to know that all the way up in Alaska people are still thinking.

Joe  |  April 30, 2006

I am glad these youth could express my opinions and represent my hometown so wonerfully! I love the message, and even though it changes slightly thru ought the film it still leaves an underlying message that left me thinking. I hope that this kind of work can continue here in Alaska.

Katy  |  April 30, 2006

I loved how you put this movie together. With the 6 different screens, it was amazing!

Maia  |  April 27, 2006

I think you express your sentiment well, but the piece loses a little bit of steam after the opening scene with the bushes and the first tv getting broken. After that, the message gets a little diluted because you're trying to get your point across using too many devices. I can even imagine this getting broken up into a series of shorter pieces.

Huy  |  April 27, 2006

I didnt even finish watchin' it ..my eyes began to wander aimlessly. I think the only thing that cauaght my eye was the tv being smashed.

Rosemary almonte  |  April 27, 2006

The visuals in this piece are stunning. The final image of a television set being torched leaves a lasting impact.

Kevin Kalla  |  April 27, 2006

Good piece, you expressed yourself and I admire that. I especially liked the "Bushler" poster, it was funny.

Willy M  |  April 25, 2006

It is wonderful to see that some youth are not being taken in by the lies of the gw bush regime like so many “adult” baby-boomers were and still are today. The insightful comment on the shoeless masses has not been presented so perfectly since Steve Miller wrote, “Feed the babies Who don't have enough to eat Shoe the children With no shoes on their feet House the people Livin' in the street Oh, oh, there's a solution And that solution is thinking like these youths. I applaud them for their individuality and out spokenness in these times of fear mongering. I commend Out North and ListenUp for giving youth a chance to be heard.

Thomas Higgins  |  April 24, 2006

it was well done. loved most the many social themes. keep up the good work.

Arlette Querido  |  April 24, 2006

I applaud the new work by 'out north.' Elements I enjoyed include the recurring mask theme, the testimonials and ritual destruction, and particularly the music. I would have liked to see more visuals of the musicians woven into the movie. I love the hooded, masked tv assailant who seemed just barely able to lift the sledgehammer, but put it to good use nonetheless. Good job people.

t stagg  |  April 23, 2006

it's inspiring to see such passionate work. excellent use of original music and heartfelt text. someone i know who works in media told me recently that a hallmark of the x generation was a resistance to advertising, while the following generation appears to be highly impressionable by media and advertisement. I'm delighted to see him proven wrong. Well done. I want to see more.

christian  |  April 23, 2006

YO~! THE PART WHEN HE SMASHED THE TV WAS SOOOOO HOT! NOW THAT WHAT I CALL A FILM.

TIFFANY C. AKA TUTI  |  April 22, 2006

Hmmmm. For Real Son... I wasn't feeling it too much it ain't may steelo. But, I like when they smashed the TV! that was so cool man.

Frances Colon  |  April 22, 2006

I am not 2 much into that political stuff and what not. It did hold my attn the whole time. so you basically did ur job.

Miguel Soto  |  April 21, 2006

Great! Very good, LOVE the Message!!!!ALL AMERICANS SHOULD SEE THIS!

Odessa  |  April 21, 2006

Alaska RAWKS! Grab your blow torch, pass the sledgehammer and get ready to stick it to the man. This video should be required viewing for all Americans.

Peta Mni  |  April 21, 2006

Yes! The Truth! Very well done, makes me want more. Tight! Excellent content addressing concerns of this generation. Good editing, also liked the visual printed text reinforcing some of the fast paced spoken text. Its very satisfying to see Bush engulfed in flames. What he gives is what he's gonna get! Very relevant work overall. A+

brian j.  |  April 21, 2006

wow. great message. this video left me speechless.

Tung Pham  |  April 20, 2006

My favorite sequence of the film was definitely the initial tv-smashing scene directly following the bush-faced bullies. Very well-done—I really liked the slowed motion and the altered color—it seemed the best way to capture the feeling of the film in an artistic way. My only criticism is that there was way too much telling, and not enough showing (as well as the already-noted glaring grammatical error in the beginning). Finally, I really enjoyed the music, and I thought that that element made the film very personal. Good job all; keep creating!

Thea Evenstad  |  April 20, 2006

While technically impressive in places, I felt that it was a little simplistic and tended to ramble. The Bushie army was great, but after the opening sequence the piece devolved into shot after shot of students burning magazines and destroying TVs. I felt the subject could have been better dealt with if the tone was less angry and more thoughtful. Also, on a personal note, it is my opinion that propaganda is inherently boring, whether or not I agree with it. I love you Brandon!

Paul  |  April 19, 2006

This is a great short. Nice to see young people with the guts to say such controversial issues. Imagine if this was the McCarthy era, They would all be jailed and tortured. YA constituational rights! BOO BUSH!

Shane Reeves  |  April 19, 2006

Fantastic video! I'm so impressed with the work these kids put into this. It's very inspirational for those of us who want to see positive change. There's only one tiny problem with the film: at the beginning when there is text across the screen while the kids have all the Bush masks on, the word "your" is used incorrectly several times when it's supposed to be "you're." But it's still a great video. Nice work.

Corrie  |  April 19, 2006

Awesome! Daring! You should build on it! My favorite part is the smashing of the Television.

Mr. C.  |  April 17, 2006

Thank you for creating a piece that investigates where we learn ideas about feelings of insecurity, self-worth, and relating to our fellow humans. I am excited that there where so many youths involved that willingly took on such a daunting task of examining how they really feel about themselves and how to overcome the negativity that advertisments, media, and magazines make you feel about yourself. An awakening is happening more and more! It is amazing how we consistently overlook the daily reinforcement we surround ourselves with that shape who we are. I am in awe and admiration for everyone involved in creating this project! WE NEED MORE DEDICATION LIKE THIS IN EVERY ASPECT OF LIVING SO THAT WE CAN ACTIVELY CREATE A BETTER WORLD FOR OURSELVES AND THOSE TO COME! I am astounded and can't wait to see future art from the creative minds of Alaskans and the world! ~Peace~

Mariko  |  April 14, 2006

I liked it, very observant kids on today media and the way it is pushed on us

tanya  |  April 12, 2006

this was very interesting and good. It was very funny seeing a cosmo burned right after the bush scene.

tiana  |  April 12, 2006

It was a good movie. The theme was well thought out, if it was slightly on the extreme side. Anyone who is interested in the effect of television and other media on our lives can get the negative effects driven into psyche by this well-made movie

Joey A  |  April 12, 2006

It really captured the idea of self-respect and admeration for one-slef, and Acknowledgement on how influencial all forms of media don't need to be.

ALONDRA  |  April 12, 2006

BEST VIDEO I SAW HANDS DOWN!! TRULY INSPIRING

Stephanie  |  April 12, 2006