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Here is my last documentary suggestion for 2012: Craigslist Joe.
When a friend told me about it, I must admit my first skeptical reaction was ‘one more social experiment documentary following Supersize Me, Superhigh me, the list goes on’. The synopsis read: one guy left everything behind to see if he could survive solely on the support and goodwill of the 21st century’s new town square: Craigslist. Directed by Joe Garner and surprisingly produced by Zach Galifianakis (see how he presents the film).
Maybe it’s the holiday spirit that blurred my mind but I would like to believe this is an optimistic and realistic snapshot of America. I can only say that from my short experience here and seeing people’s reactions around hurricane Sandy I am a believer that social media can be used not to alienate but to connect.
So watch the film, get to meet Craig – the actual creator of the legendary web community – who’s idea was to launch an online flee market. Here is something he says in the film: “based on my interaction with millions of strangers I believe that people are overwhelmingly trust worthy and generous”. I leave you with this sugar-coated wish for 2013! Stay warm :))
Maria
