Description |
1 online resource (1 video file, 45 min.) |
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two-dimensional moving image rdacontent |
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computer rdamedia |
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online resource rdacarrier |
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digital |
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video file MPEG-4 Flash |
Credits |
Camera, Kelly Garner ; editor, Kenyon King ; music, Thom Monahan. |
Performer |
Narrator: Alvin F. Poussaint. |
Event |
Originally produced by Media Education Foundation in 2003. |
Summary |
Captive Audience examines how the introduction of advertising into the classroom, along with the reliance on commercial interests to fund schools, is undermining the democratic mission of public education. The video includes close analysis of exclusive soda contracts, Channel One, and sponsored educational materials. |
Audience |
Grade 9+ |
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Higher education. |
System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
Subject |
Business and education -- United States.
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Commercialism in schools -- United States.
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Education -- United States -- Marketing.
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Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Added Author |
Alper, Loretta.
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Hodgson, Kendra.
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Jhally, Sut.
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King, Kenyon.
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Poussaint, Alvin F.
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Kanopy (Firm)
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In: |
Media Education Foundation Collection njcore00000000080 |
Music No. |
1041528 Kanopy |
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