Being There

Being There

Author: The Corbett Report October 17, 2016 Duration: 59:12
Julian Charles of TheMindRenewed.com joins us this month to discuss Being There, the 1979 film by director Hal Ashby that follows the story of Chance the Gardener, a simple man with no experience of the outside world who is suddenly thrust onto the national political stage. Despite his complete lack of knowledge and experience (or precisely because of it) the powers behind the scenes float him as a potential candidate for next president of the United States. So is this a reflection of political reality, or broad satire? What does the movie tell us about the way modern media shapes the political landscape? Find out in this edition of Film, Literature and the New World Order.

A fresh film or book might entertain us, but it often carries a deeper conversation about the world we're building. That's the terrain explored each month on The Corbett Report-Film, Literature and the New World Order. Host James Corbett, alongside a variety of guests, selects a single piece of media-a blockbuster film, a classic novel, or a contemporary work-and meticulously pulls apart its layers. The discussion goes beyond plot summaries or simple reviews. Instead, they look for the underlying messages, the subtle (or not-so-subtle) propaganda, and the connections to larger geopolitical and social narratives. This isn't about finding conspiracies in every frame, but about cultivating a critical eye. By examining the stories we collectively consume, the podcast aims to uncover the real agendas being presented and, occasionally, the genuine solutions that might be hidden within popular culture. It's a monthly exercise in media literacy, prompting listeners to question not just what they're watching or reading, but why that particular story is being told now and what it says about our shared reality. Tune in for a thoughtful, detailed analysis that turns your next trip to the cinema or bookstore into a far more engaging experience.
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