I’m talking about those youtube videos.
Feels like lowkey copaganda to me.
Netflix had a few really good ones that showed how the cops lied or bungled things.
I don’t watch those, but from how it sounds, my expectation is that they tell it from the cops perspective. Because surely it wouldn’t be from the criminal’s perspective? Perspective would bias it already
Always has been
They are high-key copaganda. It’s overt and blatant.
What portion of these documentaries talk about false convictions, for instance?
Yeah, there’s always the underlying faith in the system in these types of stories. They assume that if someone was found guilty, they must have done it. The only ones that I see that go against that are ones where’s it’s been proven that they were falsely convicted, and even in those it’s usually framed as some freak one-in-a-million accident without anyone at fault.
Bingo, the subjects of crime documentaries are sometimes very difficult to paint in even a neutral light. Most producers don’t even try, as if it were an honest effort to run their tongues over the cop’s shoes the entire time. I think that the 2011 documentary from Werner Hertzog (Into the Abyss) is the best I’ve seen in recent years, given the way he’s able to at least portray the subjects impartially.
The “Paradise Lost” doc about the West Memphis three was a good example of false convictions, fueled by satanic panic.
Youtube varies from genuinely good content, to generic filler, to complete and utter trash, and there is much of the latter two because it’s not curated by anyone (other than by algorithms).
Try “We Own This City” from David Simon, if you want a documentary on the police that isn’t propaganda.
Yeah. They definitely are biased towards the cops, probably because that’s where they get most of their information from when writing the scripts.
I watch them anyways, but with a healthy dose of skepticism. I really wish there was an explicitly anti-cop true crime channel.
Ironically I usually end up leaving those videos still irritated at police for failing to do even the most basic detective work. But I also used to watch COPS as a kid because even back then I was like “what the fuck are these pigs doing, what a bunch of monsters” but then I later found out that it was supposed to make cops look good? Like really?!? 😆
No, not just you. I saw someone comment on this years, and years ago, calling “Copaganda”. They were right, and so is everyone else I’ve seen talk about it, the way these documentaries glomp all over them like a 5-year-old with a hero complex is fucking pathetic coming from adults.
This isn’t surprising at all, it seems like a type of selection bias. Most people prefer to see the conclusion of a story, so crime stories where the criminals are caught make better stories. You know what else makes for a better story? Having a cop that was involved give a firsthand account. Bad bumbling cops naturally don’t make it onto these kinds of shows.
John Oliver does a great segment on the TV show ‘Law and Order’ and this exact phenomenon. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DNy6F7ZwX8I
I mean they do try to solve crimes? So if the “cops” win, it is good?
Yea… but the cops attitude and tone of voice is kinda disgusting, and they treat everyone like criminals, even when questioning the victims. Their bad behavior never gets pointed out.
Copaganda is real
I’ve been watching The Blacklist with my wife. I’ve remarked that it’s very honest in it’s portrayal of law enforcement, in that they are all dishonest, corrupt, and criminal.
Not really a fan of the show, but I love James Spader’s portrayal of Raymond Reddington. I lose interest when he’s not in the scene. Just wanting to watch him has gotten me through to season 9.
I mean these tend to focus on actual crimes and not like police coverups or misbehavior. I bet though police misbehavior documentaries would get good traffic though. I can tell you there are some good subjects of topic from chicago.
focus on actual crimes and not like police coverups or misbehavior.
I would consider the latter to be actual crimes. But I understand your meaning.
Sure, cop shows are like that as well. They are so unrealistic.
Can’t tell if bait or stupid.
No wait, unironically using ‘copaganda’ is a sure sign of retardation.
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