Episode number 9 of Series “The Developing image”.
Dr. Key is a professor of Media Studies and president of Media Probe, a centre for the study of Media. Dr. Key attempts to awaken the public to the real message behind the innumerable photographic images which surround us. This fascinating discussion focuses on subliminal advertising, and how millions of dollars are spent each year for the solitary purpose of persuading consumers to buy a product.
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ACMI Identifier
306072
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Advertising - Photographers
Crafts & Visual Arts → Photography
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Advertising - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Advertising photography - Social aspect
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)