This animated video, created by Chris Ware, captures a moment in time, a high school experience through adult eyes.
From the groundbreaking radio show turned television series This American Life, this clip tells of a teen trend for fake video cameras which had unexpected consequences. It all starts off so innocently, but soon the cardboard cameras fire something more sinister.
The simple animation and relaxed, conversational narrative help us connect to this simple story. While we may not have lived this tale, we probably remember a similar moment in high school where the mob mentality took hold.
I hadn’t heard of This American Life before I stumbled across this clip, but it makes me want to seek out more.
