With the elections rapidly approaching, those of you in potential swing states have been inundated with political advertisements from both candidates and advocacy groups. Luckily, you aren’t the only group that gets to enjoy political content (I know, enjoy is probably a strong word). From Hollywood to Antarctica to Belgium, other groups have joined in on the act. Check out the three “issues” videos below. All are incredibly well crafted, and they really drive home their points. PS – If you love Kevin Bacon or polar bear amputations, then these are the videos for you.
Draw the Line – Sign the Bill – Spread the Word
As attacks on women’s reproductive rights have become increasingly brazen and absurd, it’s time to draw the line. Some of Hollywood’s biggest guns ask for your signature on the Bill of Reproductive Rights.
The Real Bears
Agency: Common
The Center for Science in the Public Interest goes after the big soda companies by jamming the famous Coca-Cola polar bears. In this case, a family of polar bears exposes the fattening consequences of a soda-heavy diet, as the video seeks to counteract the billions of dollars the big soda companies spend on advertising by informing the public of soda’s responsibility for the obesity epidemic.
Forced Labor – Belgium
Agency: Duval Guillaume Modem
In a Belgian school, the girls are separated from the boys and told they will be doing a special activity. Initially the girls are excited, but it turns out that the activity is menial labor such as peeling potatoes, and cleaning toilets. Naturally, the girls quickly get upset and ultimately protest. Subsequently, the girls are informed that 75 million girls all over the world are forced to do work just like that simply because they are uneducated girls.