MTV to air “True Life: I’m Occupying Wall Street”
As the Occupy Wall Street movement enters its second month, an upcoming MTV special will allow viewers to take a closer look at three of the young people currently protesting in New York’s Zuccotti Park. “True Life: I’m Occupying Wall Street” will explore the frustration of the thousands of people who are taking a bold stance against the banks, corporations and the government who have struggled to pay back loans and build careers during the economic crisis.
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Feature in the special is Bryan, a leader of the Occupy sanitation team who was faced with the challenge of motivating protesters to clean up before facing eviction from local government. He is joined by Kait and Caitlin, college students who are terrified about their post-graduation job prospects.
An MTV survey found that 93 percent of young adult respondents (aged 18-29) felt that the current economic situation had a direct impact on their lives, while 72 percent did not trust the government to take care of their needs; 62 percent expressed concern over their parents’ ability to retire and 66 percent felt they were in need of a leader outside of the political world who was capable of speaking to their needs.
Rumor has it that MTV also searched for future “Real World” cast-mates among the throngs of people at the protests. “True Life: I’m Occupying Wall Street” airs on November 5th at 6pm EST.
I cant decide if this is bringing light to the issue or exploitation/for profit..hmmmm
I heard on the radio a week and a half that they were casting in the Bay Area for “attractive individuals” between 18 and 24 who were wall street protestors… I guess tv really is as vain as it seems. You claim to want to follow people involved in intelligent (sometimes) and political arenas but they have to look good? Okay.
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this isn’t even about exploitation, this is about incorporation. the occupy wallstreet movement is now doing the bidding of viacom, an international media conglomerate of the sort that these protesters ostensibly, have spent the better part of 2 months complaining about. this dude, byran ought to be fucking ashamed of himself for participating in this. he obviously hasn’t thought seriously about what he’s actually doing there; apparently, he’s there for his chance at 15 minutes. well congratulations dude, you got it.
yea i was thinking that as soon as I saw the clip. Like ppl who are openly detesting major corporations/slanted media coverage are voluntarily putting them selves on camera for mtv’s dime. I really hope the funds go back into ows but prob not. I was kinda disappointed but I know many ppl want to capitalize on this movement but I was hoping the protesters would hold their ground against the mercenaries.
Opportunists!
Pshh,MTV will truly find any way to turn something meaningful into reality TV trash. I mean looking for real world contestants? wow.