Good Copy Bad Copy
This is a thoughtful and well made documentary that looks at the subject of copyright from both sides of the law, and with an international scope, to boot. I get jazzed when I hear or see anyone putting the spotlight on the creative aspects of sampling and cut-and-paste technology, and not just toeing the line on piracy and copyright violation. This insightful work explores the topics of hip-hop sampling, remix culture, file-sharing, movie piracy, and the state of the music business (circa 2006). It also touches upon Russia's rampant DVD black market, Brazil's vibrant Tecno Brega remix scene, and the booming independent film industry in Lagos, Nigeria (Nollywood).
A number of notable names in the copyright debate are interviewed, including mash-up maestro <PERSON> (a.k.a. <PERSON>), Creative Commons founder <PERSON>, Grey Album producer <PERSON> (a.k.a. 23
<PERSON>), MPAA chief lobbyist <PERSON>, as well as <PERSON> (a.k.a. TiAMO) and <PERSON> (a.k.a. Anakata), operators of the Swedish Bit Torrent site The Pirate Bay. The documentary initially aired on Danish television in 2007, but is now available to view or download from several corners of the web. Recommended if you liked RiP!: A Remix Manifesto, Copyright Criminals, or Sonic Outlaws. 704