An extremely effective use of YouTube to explain complex issues

The Writers Guild of America is using YouTube to educate the public about the cause of the recent writer's strike. These short films are clear, concise, informative and entertaining.

One might imagine them being used as examples of short video production for students (particularly "Why We Fight"). They certainly explain the unintended consequences associated with the Web revolution and highlight contemporary intellectual property issues.

If the video clips below do not play, click on the link below the video to go to YouTube.


Why We Fight


The Office On Strike


Lost and Desperate


How Greedy Can You Get?


Garry Marshall un-Happy Days

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