22 - We‘re all gatekeepers of our own destiny

Culture, by intent, is not political but due to its existence in a society that has a political material base, art can demonstrate the dynamism that politics can have in every aspect of society. The children's movie, Nacho Libre—loved by some and unknown by many—is a film that beautifully portrays the realities many people around the world live under. In this episode of The Heatwave, we analyze these machinations to further understand the society we live in. Even though the silliness, movies like these can give us a further understanding of how pervasive the capitalist superstructure can affect our day-to-day lives.

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Outro song: Religious Man (Hombre Religioso) - Mister Loco

The struggle continues, ¡Venceremos!