123movies and the Democratization of Culture: How a Pirate Platform Became an Instrument of Social Inclusion
Introduction: When Access to Culture Becomes a Privilege In 2023, 72% of residents in lower-middle-income countries had never purchased a streaming subscription. By comparison, this figure stood at just 18% in the US and Western Europe (Statista). Against this backdrop, platforms like 123movies unexpectedly became the “great equalizers” of the digital age, providing access to global cultural […]