Part 2 of "XXI
CENTURY" tells the story of what happened in America after September
11th, 2001. While the Bush administration responded with the 'war on
terror', the Patriot Act and the imprisonment without trial of suspects
at Guantanamo Bay, hundreds of thousands of citizens took to the
streets to protest the looming invasion of Iraq and the attack on our
civil liberties. We listen to the voices of the people at those
rallies.
Amongst those
interviewed for their perspective on the these subjects are Reed Brody
of Human Rights Watch, Amy Goodman of Democracy Now!, Katha Pollitt of
The Nation, Pete Seeger, Leslie Cagan of United for Peace and Justice,
Michael Ratner of the Center for Constitutional Rights, and Curt
Goering of Amnesty International. Providing the long view are Gore
Vidal and historian Howard Zinn who reflect on war and despotism and
the realities of class division in our society.
Other titles in
the series are:
the dawn (part I) A look at what really happened
in the presidential elections of 2000.
...and nothing but the truth (part III) Looks
at the failure of the mainstream media to ask important questions and
cover opposing points of view.
war, peace and patriotism (part IV) Patriotism,
the 'chicken-hawks' and weapons of mass destruction.
civilization (part V) Iraq's history -- from the
'cradle of civilization' to the first Gulf War and UN sanctions.
blood and oil (part VI) The stated reasons, and
the real reasons, for the Iraq war.
pax americana (part VII) Spreading human rights
and democracy...or empire?
DVD version: Note:
In this DVD version you must buy the entire series. Parts 1-4 are on
Disc 1 and Parts 5-7 are on Disc 2.
Awards:
Audience Award For
Best TV Series at Documenta Madrid (Spain)
Jury Special Mention, Outstanding Film in the Long Documentary Film
Competition at Ismailia International Festival for Documentaries and
Short Films (Egypt)
International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam
Reviews:
"An exceptionally well done panorama of significant political events
surrounding September 11th, 2001 and the American Empire." Willliam Blum
"Highly revealing! A documentary which celebrates the peace movement
while fueling your rage to danger levels." Red Pepper
Related Subjects:
American Studies
Anthropology
Citizenship
Civil Liberties
Ethics
Foreign Policy
History
Human Rights
International
Relations
Media Studies
Peace/Conflict
Resolution
Sociology
Related Links:
www.thecatsdream.com The
Producers' Website
www.paradigmpublishers.com
Paradigm Publishers website, publishers of "American
Voices of Dissent", the book from the film series.
Related Titles:
Breaking the Silence: Truth and Lies in
the War on Terror: John Pilger dissects the truth and lies in the
'war on terror'.
Palestine Is Still The Issue:
John Pilger returns to the Middle East and questions why there has been
no progress towards peace.
Paying the Price: John
Pilger exposes the devastating effect that UN sanctions have had on the
children of Iraq.
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