The Truman Show (w/ Jaffer Khan)
Movies vs. Capitalism
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Ronald Gladden's Post-Jury Duty Life
- After gaining fame on 'Jury Duty', Ronald Gladden's Instagram became saturated with brand promotions.
- Jaffer Khan and his girlfriend, initially charmed by Gladden's authenticity, now observe his transformation into a "walking, talking ad."
- This anecdote highlights the commodification of individuals post-reality TV, where authenticity is exploited for commercial gain.
- Rivka Rivera questions the audience's complicity in this phenomenon, drawing parallels to 'The Truman Show' and questioning the ethics of manufactured reality for entertainment.
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