Michael and Us: Akira, the Wrath of God
On the groundbreaking anime classic AKIRA (1988).
Jacobin Radio · Jacobin
April 7, 202242m 48s
Show Notes
Luke and Will discuss AKIRA (1988), the groundbreaking anime classic. We hash over the film's vision of a future-dystopia, finding elements both unique to 1988 and applicable to all times. PLUS: the new Amazon union in Staten Island, and checking the pulse of right-wing politics on Canada.
Michael and Us is a podcast about political cinema and our crumbling world hosted by Will Sloan and Luke Savage.