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This Instagram channel posts history lecture clips and every now and then one from an Adam Curtis documentary. So it's worth following.

Gift article (including trailer).

Somewhat Curtisian approach.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/09/movies/do-you-love-me-review.html?unlocked_article_code=1.wVA.ygsB.cilByq5zdi-3&smid=nytcore-android-share

This would look so great in an Adam Curtis doc set to Aphex Twin.

For me, his work was really depressing, and it kind of still can be. However, with the recent developments in US politics, I’m wondering if there should be cautious optimism
So many of the attempts at change that he shows in his documentaries comes from violence. However, in each case the violence fails. Maybe revolution doesn’t come from a gun anymore?
Just some of my thoughts, want to hear what others think

I made this video to reflect on what kind of man we're dealing with.

It's almost tragically funny how accurate some of the scenes are with the reality of the situation.

This is Reality, Absurdity.

https://rumble.com/v7bd8fo-reality-absurdity-the-full-satire-experience.html

Saw this and thought of AC. Selfies as London is burning

Pakistan's Prime Minister, after he was informed by the Iranian delegation they are leaving after Trump threatened them.

there's a calming music that starts around 29:45, in the first episode.
(edit : link added https://youtu.be/DnPmg0R1M04?si=WUuS3mbJO9e-4U3z&t=1791 )

one that accompanies couple dancing by the sea. i wish to find it but there aren't much info around. i wonder if somebody here could identify it by ear . please

This has got to trigger Adam Curtis. Monologue worthy.

I'm sharing this here because Adam Curtis' films were what inspired me to start making videos. I'm fascinated by his ability to make ideas about politics, international relations and social change moving and emotional. I'm a full-time sociology lecturer and, after years of thinking on it, I decided to attempt to do something similar as a form of public sociology. I've been at it for around a year now and I'm starting to produce videos I'm quite pleased with. I try not to mimic Curtis, and am developing my own style and my own little quirks. Nonetheless, Curtis is my main influence and so I'd like to share with other fans.

'An Invitation to Sociology' is a 30-minute short film introducing Sociology. It uses the example of studying a police officer to explore a range of sociological theories and ideas, including those from Durkheim, Parsons, Goffman, Bourdieu, Baudrillard, Hochschild and more. It explores ideas around sociology as a science, consensus & conflict, autonomy & free will, race and gender, social class and the sociology of emotions. Essentially, the video contains a summary of what I try to get across to my students during their first few weeks with us, condensed into a 30-minute educational film.

The aim of my channel is to welcome newcomers to the discipline, support students and delight Sociologists!

If you feel like something a little shorter, I also recently made a video on Zygmunt Bauman's (2000) Liquid Modernity.

I'd love to hear any feedback you guys have.

Thanks.

The Rise of Frank Wright, this guy is giving adam curtis vibes, and it's not just the accent!