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A Final Take: The Martian as a Test Case The Martian is an apt test case because the film’s values — innovation, collaboration, and methodical problem solving — contrast sharply with the short‑circuiting impulse behind piracy. If audiences want more films like Watney’s tale, they benefit from choosing pathways that sustain filmmakers and distributors. That doesn’t mean punitive moralizing; it means designing better, fairer ways for viewers worldwide to access films without resorting to illicit alternatives.