Who is the Law? Robocop vs. Judge Dredd

The video explores the films RoboCop and Judge Dredd, highlighting their critiques of law enforcement and justice systems. It discusses the cultural context of rising crime rates in the 1980s and 1990s, the influence of the Warren Court on legal protections, and the political rhetoric surrounding crime. The films are analyzed as satirical commentaries on the fears and anxieties of the time, questioning the effectiveness of tough-on-crime policies and the portrayal of criminals as irredeemable monsters.

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