Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (w/ Will from About Face)
Movies vs. Capitalism
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Rogue One: Critique of US Imperialism
- While the original Star Wars drew inspiration from Nazi Germany, 'Rogue One' blends those influences with clear parallels to the US military's actions in Iraq and Afghanistan.
- The Death Star's destruction of desert planets from afar mirrors the US's remote warfare, with devastating consequences for non-white populations.
- Jedha, a desert planet featuring a predominantly non-white cast, symbolizes Eastern countries targeted by Western imperialism for resource extraction, as highlighted by the kyber crystals.
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