While I realize piracy has become a bigger phenomenon over the last two decades, I think it'll become even more problematic. After this week's discussion, I didn't realize that piracy overseas isn't exactly the same as it is here. On US soil pirating a film is economical. People do it to avoid the 13 dollar movie tickets that are deemed insane. However in other parts of the globe it's a matter a little deeper. America is lucky to be built upon certain values,including freedom of speech and no restriction on our media content (besides the FCC). Other countries don't have that sames views as the US, therefore there are government and cultural stipulations that don't allow the same freedoms that you and I have. American culture maybe frowned upon and seen as another source for imperialism but for those under certain oppressive systems its a chance for self-expression.
When domestic films and fandom find themselves among international audiences, it becomes more than just profit and entertainment. It's a look into another culture and another life so far away. I think thats why American action and adventure films are so popular around the world. More than just thrills are being offered,this sense of escapism through film comes to light. Our films like Avatar and Hunger Games mean more to international audiences, because there's another world on screen. Piracy gives those this experience. So while its illegal and problematic in its own way, in the end I think it breaks boundaries.
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