Popular culture is a source of confusion and conflicting views on the left. Some reject mass entertainment as mere corporate manipulation, moralize about its consumption, and overlook its potential as a site of struggle. Others enjoy TV, pop music, and ‘buying stuff’ while feeling guilty about it. But Marx himself was clear that consumption is a good thing, representing freedom and fulfillment for the working class.
Against all expectations, the new Star Wars series Andor is one of the best depictions of revolution in recent memory. This article takes a look at the story’s historical inspirations (including the Russian Revolution); the way it reflects the current political climate of instability, creeping fascism and mass radicalization; and what it shows us about workers’ resistance and solidarity.
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