> It is effective in the narrow sense of "propaganda" as defined in the
> second international: it deepens, strengthens, and expands the
> convictions of the audience but it does not work as "agitation" -- i.e.,
> reaching and changing the minds of new people. Agitation (reaching new
> people) usually has to be through direct personal contact. But a really
> good propaganda film should energize and sharpen those carrying out the
> work of agitation.
It would be interesting to look at any studies on conversion factors. How are people converted or radicalized? Is it mostly personal contact, movies, art, or books?
Or are many factors involved?
Chuck