Deep Dive: Good Copy Bad Copy (2007)
Film Lens
Good Copy Bad Copy is a documentary that examines the intersection of copyright and culture in the digital age. Directed by Andreas Johnsen, Ralf Christensen, and Henrik Moltke, the film features interviews with a diverse range of individuals, including copyright lawyers, artists like Girl Talk and Danger Mouse, and filesharing service providers. The film presents the conflict between the rights of intellectual property owners and the rights of future generations to create, emphasizing the impact of peer-to-peer file sharing and technological advancements on creativity.
The documentary also shows the global perspectives on copyright, featuring interviews from various countries such as the United States, Sweden, Russia, Nigeria, and Brazil. It discusses the innovative business models emerging in Nigeria's Nollywood film industry and the legal challenges faced by artists and producers in the context of digital technology. The film was originally created for Danish National Broadcasting Television and was later released for free online, aiming to raise awareness about copyright issues.
Why Watch
- •Meet artists like Danger Mouse and Girl Talk.
- •Find out about The Pirate Bay's legal battles.
- •See innovative Nigerian film industry models.
Did You Know
•The documentary was released for free on the internet in 2007.
•Dan Glickman, CEO of the MPAA, was interviewed about The Pirate Bay raid in May 2006.
•The film features interviews with artists from multiple countries, including Nigeria and Brazil.
Perfect For
Copyright law enthusiastsDigital culture advocatesMusic remix fans