I haven't seen this film, but it seems like it is a great take on the intersection between semiotics, and the coercive aspects of visual culture!
From reading the description it might attempt to tackle some of the issues we've been focusing on in all three core courses.
"BEWARE OF IMAGES is a feature-length, animated documentary about the history of visual representation. The movie explores the intricate relationship between the technology, regulation and social effects of mass media. "