The Real Thing (by Julianna Villarosa)

Using physical media (16mm, VHS) destroyed by CocaCola, The Real Thing contrasts the famous ad Id Like To Buy The World A Coke with The CocaCola Companys 2018 scandal: unconscionable water privatization in Chiapas, Mexico. CocaColanol film developer was formulated with guidance from Dagie Brundert. (Please note: The Real Thing critiques and transforms Id Like To Buy The World A Coke and as such qualifies as Fair Use. ) Official Selection, Slamdance Film Festival Official Selection, Cucalorus Film Festival Official Selection: Honor Mention, Independent Film Tour MX Official Selection, Dallas Medianale Official Selection, Chicago Underground Film Festival Official Selection, Athens International Film + Video Festival Official Selection, Atlanta Film Festival Official Selection, Indie Grits Festival