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Movies provide experiences we wouldn't have in our daily lives.
In the 3rd, world films are a form of escapism - hence the popularity of comedy, fantasy and adventure films.
But, in the 1st world, films have become a surrogate for life experience. In the absence of political or social instability we feel compelled to create and watch films that dramatize current/recent events - the problem is that we often walk away believing we actually learned something when the only thing we've experienced is emotional provocation.
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