This document discusses piracy in the film industry, noting both the negatives and positives for the industry and consumers. On the negatives side for the industry, piracy costs the film industry billions per year in lost revenue, which can lead to fewer large budget films and slower production. However, piracy may also help promote some films and drive some viewers to eventually pay to see films legally. For consumers, the positives are lower prices for pirated copies, but the quality is often poor and there are no refunds. Legal streaming services now offer affordable alternatives to piracy.