Full Documentary: The Devil at Woodstock
Lifting the veil on the image-making machine
We are proud to announce the full public release of “The Devil at Woodstock.” We explore the question of culture as both a tool and a weapon using a series of case studies, including the uncensored history of the 1960s counter-culture and its synthetic creation.
How many of us can really distinguish between today’s real and synthetic culture? Wherein lies the difference? More importantly, what must be done to rediscover and restore an authentic, living culture committed to Beauty, the Sublime and the universal progress of man?
This film is dedicated to laying out some of the principles necessary to begin answering these questions in a meaningful manner. This is the first in a series of films exploring these crucial topics.
From Huxley’s Island and the musical group The Doors to Plato’s cave and the ancient magic of poetry, we venture deep into the heart of the modern image-making machine that has been shaping Western culture behind the scenes for far too long.
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All those high-flown ideals can lead astray as well. And can be as much a lie as anything else. It is best to concentrate on truth. (With a small t! ) That's difficult enough. Then if the ancients are correct all the other things will arrive in its train.
What did Christ say? 'Why do you call me good? Man is not good. Only God is good.' That's why the Christian churches put so much emphasis on confession. And on confessing one's flaws. By clearing away all that rubbish we finally render ourselves transparent to God. By free confession of our faults we poets begin to come under the direct supervision of the Muse. (Whom Milton equated with the Holy Ghost.)
The trouble with all those high-flown ideals is that they can so easily lead to mood-making and pretentiousness. It is far better to concentrate on being truthful about small things; and on exactly how you feel about them. This way you avoid the modern scourge of sloganising.
And, in any case, truth itself is a difficult enough exercise. Too many people want to conquer the world; when the first thing to do is to conquer yourself. That's where the Prophets begin - with 'the still small voice'. The Seer is the one who observes small things clearly; and avoids large generalisations.
It is a good idea to take heed of Balaam on his ass. And learn the appropriate lesson.
Outstanding! Very important piece of documentation. Thanks, Dave!