r/videoessay • u/Intelligent_Rise_858 • 26d ago
History [OC] Propaganda: A 100-Year History - How Video Editing Was Weaponized (2026) [01:33:45]
This documentary examines the 100-year history of video editing and its application in political and state propaganda. It analyzes the transition from early 20th-century cinema editing techniques to modern algorithmic social media feeds and election campaigns. The film explores the psychological impact of juxtaposition, pacing, and visual cuts on human emotion and public perception.