How Mister Rogers Saved the VCR
In 1984, a landmark case laid down a controversial law regarding copyright infringement. Here’s a look back at the “Betamax Case,” including the role Mister Rogers played in the decision.
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March 3, 1991 - 20 years ago this month - Rodney King’s beating by LAPD officers was caught on videotape by bystander George Holliday on his VHS camcorder.
The footage captured the attention of media outlets around the world and turned what would have otherwise been another forgotten incidence of police brutality into a public demand for transparency and accountability from their government and law enforcement officials.
The power of amateur video recording is still changing the way citizens and police interact. Today, handheld digital recording technology allows people to document their own treatment and is increasingly used to dispute falsified police reports.
March 3, 1991 - 20 years ago this month - Rodney King’s beating by LAPD officers was caught on videotape by bystander George Holliday on his VHS camcorder.
The footage captured the attention of media outlets around the world and turned what would have otherwise been another forgotten incidence of police brutality into a public demand for transparency and accountability from their government and law enforcement officials.
The power of amateur video recording is still changing the way citizens and police interact. Today, handheld digital recording technology allows people to document their own treatment and is increasingly used to dispute falsified police reports.
1991. Rodney King. A major moment for VHS and “inverse surveillance”. Viewer Discretion is advised.
The Power of the Internet (1995)
