Children of Men (2006)
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In this episode we discuss Alfonso Cuaron’s Children of Men (2006), a film set in a dystopia in which humans can no longer reproduce. Redwood is a platform for contributors to analyze the political ideas embedded in the entertainment we consume. Intro and outro music: Pistol Jazz, “Desperado.” Made in Japan
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