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Distress Signals

The influence of American TV programming has been widespread, dominating global culture and potentially silencing local perspectives and cultural identities.

The documentary explores the issue of American TV dominance worldwide, highlighting the challenges faced by developing nations, Canada, and Europe as they struggle to fill broadcast time. Due to the high cost of producing original content, they often resort to cheap American programming, risking cultural homogenization and the potential loss of their national identity on TV.

Info about Distress Signals

Studio(s): CBC, ONF | NFB

Originally Released: United States, Jun 04, 1991

Production Countries: Canada, United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary