The Reality of Me (2012)

A poignant documentary that delves into the dirty heart of our reality. Ever since seeing this film I recommend it frequently. For many the length of the documentary WILL be a show-stopper. However, this is a huge misconception when confronted with this film. It doesn't take into account the frequent pausing required to reflect and digest the content. This is a story that asks for you to take time to weigh in on what is said. So it should be no surprise that you will likely see the entire film over the course of a few days. Personally, I've watched the film in its entirety on a few occasions and haven't lamented it as a loss of time. With each viewing I get a more firm grasp on the world around me, using the tools I naturally have. This film has proved to be a good "self help" documentary for my intellectualism. This documentary takes a multi-targeted approach to addressing the larger issues of today's society. Under this framework it picks apart not only the pertinent issues but how we, as humans, have created or exacerbated these issues. However, this film doesn't leave you guessing; at each bulleted point the film also provides solutions and strategies for framing the issues in their true context.If you can listen to an idea, hold it in your mind, without feeling a need to decide one way or the other, this documentary will be worth your time!

Overrated much? This collection of various internet clips put together by a bunch of teenage boys in between World of Warcraft sessions is not going to help you understand how to "save the world". In the same way that buying a Guy Fawkes mask from Walmart is not going to bring you any sort of transcendental enlightenment. This is just not a movie worth watching. Watch the movie Baraka, a movie that appears to have been thoroughly plagiarized by this one, for a real thought-provoking experience. Also narrated by an incredibly annoying robot voice. What could inspire someone to give this a 10/10 review is beyond me. You would probably have to be involved in the Zeitgeist movement and be really enthusiastic about plugging your friend's movie.

Discusses about all the issues in the world today. People really need to watch this to get a better understanding about the world today especially topics such as religion and 'human nature'.The only way to change the world is to educate people. And the first step towards change is Awareness." It's hard to be decent in a money world. We want to shut down all repetitious jobs, automate it, free people. That's the government of the future. No people, because people f***ed up every time they are in government. They all become corrupt, they get paid off, they go to war again, they have depressions. They never put an end to anything " ~ Jacque Fresco

When I discovered 'The Reality of Me' I was instantly fascinated by the depth and complexity of the presented information, and I became more and more enthralled as I watched each chapter. The most striking characteristic of this 14-hour documentary is not its length, but the way it makes the viewer reflect the topics discussed, it does not just throw ideas, concepts & wild theories at you, it simply shows you the world as it is, and most importantly explains WHY the world is the way it is.TROM is about the environment, about how everything around you affects you, and primarily focuses on the monetary system, and the way in which your life, your ideas, values, emotions and relationships are affected by it. For me, watching this documentary was a life-altering experience, I have not seen the world the same way since, and in a good way! It's made me meditate over the things that are important in life, why they are important, and even more it's made me want to grab people in the street and tell them 'you have to watch this!'I don't know if it would work, but after watching TROM I've been invaded with the thought that if everyone watched and understood this documentary, most human problems would be solved...