This document discusses piracy in the film industry from multiple perspectives. It notes that piracy results in billions of dollars in lost profits for the film industry each year, which can lead to fewer large budget films and slower production. However, it also acknowledges that piracy may introduce some people to films who then go support the official release. The document also outlines negatives and positives of piracy for consumers, such as lower prices but also lower video quality for new releases. It concludes by presenting legal streaming services as an alternative offered by the film industry to combat piracy.