A dissection of Propaganda (Full documentary)
(SleeperCells) – One of the most interesting videos on propaganda ever produced. It simultaneously dissects and discusses propaganda techniques while using them on the viewing audience. The probably fictitious origin of the video does nothing to detract from its effectiveness. The lore states the video was produced by North Korea to help their citizens withstand and understand western propaganda techniques.
Here’s the questionable backstory:
On a trip to visit family in Seoul in April, I was approached by a man and a woman who claimed to be North Korean defectors. They presented me with a DVD that recently came into their possession and asked me to translate it. They also asked me to post the completed film on the Internet so that it could reach a worldwide audience. I believed what I was told and an agreement was made to protect their identities (and mine).
Despite my concerns about what I was viewing when I returned home, I proceeded to translate and post the film on You Tube because of the film’s extraordinary content. I have now made public my belief that this film was never intended for a domestic audience in the DPRK. Instead, I believe that these people, who presented themselves as ‘defectors’ specifically targeted me because of my reputation as a translator and interpreter.
Furthermore, I now believe these people work for the DPRK. The fact that I have continued to translate and post the film in spite of this belief does not make me complicit in their intention to spread their ideology. I chose to keep posting this film because – regardless of who made it – I believe people should see it because of the issues it raises and I stand by my right to post it for people to share and discuss freely with each other.
The mysterious origin of the video only adds to the effectiveness. It’s a definite “must watch”.