Because you have to show the reality of it. The reason capitalism is so heavily defended, it works for the very few who make false promises that if people work just that little bit harder, they might be able to join them. It’s a lie. It’s good from a narrative point of view to show that lie and then peel back the layers to expose it.
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Reply to Why do Hollywood movies that criticize Hollywood itself or capitalism usually end up portraying it as awesome? by MentalDespairing
Because you have to show the reality of it. The reason capitalism is so heavily defended, it works for the very few who make false promises that if people work just that little bit harder, they might be able to join them. It’s a lie. It’s good from a narrative point of view to show that lie and then peel back the layers to expose it.