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Game Theory (2003)
"Bread and Circus" Tactics Exposed
The film does an OK job of discussing the ties between modern television and the art of surveillance & control. Not only was The Running Man far ahead of it's time, it exposes the "Bread and Circus" style manipulation that has taken place by the powers that be for ages and continues to take place today. Some will miss the point of the documentaries included with The Running Man Special Edition DVD, but that is only because the truth is painful, and preconceived notions and misguided allegiances die hard.(Bread and Circus: Offerings, such as benefits or entertainments, intended to placate discontent or distract attention from a policy or situation.)
Lockdown on Main Street (2003)
The Truth Hurts
If you think this doc is biased, then you're just not paying attention. Conservatives and liberals who support the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights can all take something away from this piece. There's no reason to wonder why this was added to the Running Man special edition DVD, the film was trying to tell us something about freedom and control. As Americans, we were supposed to keep an eye on our leaders. We were supposed to recognize and support the checks and balances put in place by our Founding Fathers. Those who resort to labeling this as "Leftist" or "Biased" are sorely mistaken. Land of the Free/Home of the Brave isn't just a catchy lyric. It's a way of life. Be brave, accept freedom, fight tyranny!