I got this message from YouTube the other day regarding a video made in one of my classes. I posted the piece because it was large for our blog and worth a look. After getting the take-down notice, I went back to look at the video and determined that it was not a violation or copyright, or at least it was clearly not an open and shut case. My dispute response was "The video offers commentary and critique regarding the relationship between humans and nature. The critique is part of an educational assignment, not for profit, using only the minimum amount of material necessary for such critique and appropriately citing all sources. It qualifies as fair use."

I'm not sure how the dispute will be resolved; I haven't heard back yet. In the meantime, to help educate I resuscitate the video and now pronounce it additional commentary on corporate overstepping and fair use decision making. The video is below for those wishing to consider these issues further. For reference, the disputed materials are the clips from Castaway.

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