Critics Come Forward As KONY 2012 Hits 30 Million Views

Do you know who Joseph Kony is? After yesterday you probably do, thanks to KONY 2012—the documentary film about violence in Uganda that went crazy viral yesterday, racking up over 30 million views so far between YouTube and Vimeo. KONY 2012 aims to “make Kony famous” to draw attention to the crisis and rally support. However, KONY 2012 also has its critics.

Do you know who Joseph Kony is?  After yesterday you probably do, thanks to KONY 2012—the documentary film about violence in Uganda that went crazy viral yesterday, racking up over 30 million views so far between YouTube and Vimeo.  The film, created by nonprofit group Invisible Children, aims to get the word out about Joseph Kony—who tops the the International Criminal Court’s list of the world’s most dangerous criminals.  KONY 2012 aims to “make Kony famous” to draw attention to the crisis and rally support. 

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