In honour of Coyote vs. Acme, we salute some excellent anti-capitalist movies
In light of the film 'Coyote vs. Acme,' this article explores cinema that critiques corporate power and capitalism. It highlights movies like 'RoboCop' and 'They Live' as examples of anti-capitalist themes in popular culture.
Why it matters
It reflects a growing cultural interest in examining the influence of corporations on society through the lens of entertainment.
But what if this futility isn't his fault? What if it's the fault of the Acme Corporation? What if the company behind such items as the "Instant Tunnel" and the "Do-It-Yourself Tornado Kit" just makes bad products?
That's the premise of Coyote vs. Acme , in which our hapless hero engages an equally hapless lawyer to take on the Acme Corporation in court for the physical suffering he's endured using their products.
The film finally hits theatres Friday after taking a circuitous route to the big screen. (Completed in 2023, it was shelved by Warner Bros. Discovery as a tax write-off, and only revived when independent distributor Ketchup Entertainment bought the rights last year.)
To celebrate the spirit of the film, we've catalogued our favourite anti-capitalist movies from the last 40 years.
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