First-person shooter games are examined for their links to real-world violence, military collaboration, and the promotion of toxic masculinity and militarism.
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First-person shooter games are examined for their links to real-world violence, military collaboration, and the promotion of toxic masculinity and militarism.
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Synopsis
Roger Sorkin's Joystick Warriors features insights from media scholars, military analysts, and combat veterans as it investigates the connection between first-person shooter games and real-world violence. The film discusses the game industry's collaboration with the US military and the American gun industry. It also analyzes how these games sanitize and glamorize violence while promoting regressive attitudes about masculinity and militarism. The documentary runs for 58 minutes and was released in 2013.
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Why Watch
- Find out how video games shape views on masculinity.
- Meet combat veterans discussing their experiences.
- See the impact of first-person shooters on culture.
Did You Know
- The film features insights from military analysts and combat veterans.
- Joystick Warriors runs for 58 minutes.
- The documentary was directed by Roger Sorkin in 2013.
- It discusses the game industry's relationship with the US military.
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What year was Joystick Warriors released?
Joystick Warriors was released in 2013.
Who directed Joystick Warriors?
Roger Sorkin directed Joystick Warriors.
What is the duration of Joystick Warriors?
The duration of Joystick Warriors is 58 minutes.
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