Using physical media (16mm, VHS) destroyed by Coca-Cola, “The Real Thing” contrasts the famous ad “I’d Like To Buy The World A Coke” with The Coca-Cola Company’s 2018 scandal: unconscionable water privatization in Chiapas, Mexico. Coca-Colanol film developer was formulated with guidance from Dagie Brundert. (Please note: “The Real Thing” critiques and transforms “I’d Like To Buy The World A Coke” and as such qualifies as Fair Use.) Official Selection, Slamdance Film Festival Official Selection, Cucalorus Film Festival Official Selection: Honor Mention, Independent Film Tour MX Official Selection, Dallas Medianale Official Selection, Chicago Underground Film Festival Official Selection, Athens International Film Video Festival Official Selection, Atlanta Film Festival Official Selection, Indie Grits Festival
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