Contrary to what some detractors may claim, art has always been political.
It’s often that the best way to learn about the political culture of a society is to look at how it is reflected in creative media.
Film and television are instructive tools that allow the audience to examine the politics of the past, present, and future.
It’s incredible to see how television has evolved, and how this era of “peak TV” has become such a vibrant part of the cultural conversation.
Television offers escapism, but it also allows us to understand today’s issues by seeing empathetic stories and characters.Even the most popular science fiction and fantasy shows right now have created their own political systems.
The Disney+ “Star Wars” series “Andor” has found a way to address things like prison labor, social discrimination, and the rise of fascism within the galaxy far, far away.
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