Globalization has certainly shaken up some ancient societies in the world. Film has been a huge influence on social change. It's easy for Americans to note the influence Hollywood has had on, say, Europe, the Middle East, or Asia, but Bollywood and Chinese film frequently outsell American films, and most formerly American studios (like Paramount and MGM) are actually part of multi-national corporations now.
- How has globalization changed American film? Think of the subjects of American films in the 1950s through 1980s. Think of the blockbusters today. In what ways have you noticed the world market has changed Hollywood?