At a Time of Deep Divisions, a Danish Ad Reminds Us of the Importance of What We Share (Video)
In an episode of "The Trews," host Russell Brand highlights a TV spot that cleverly shows how social categories based on such factors as age or class conceal what we have in common .In a positive episode of “The Trews,” host Russell Brand analyzes a surprisingly moving television advertisement that demonstrates how social categories based on such things as age, class or race are superficial and quickly break down.
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