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Living With Anarchists
An outsider's view of the daily life of a group of hardcore environmental protesters.
Curious about direct political action, and eager to discover the personalities behind the banners, the filmmakers set up home among the trees. They follow a protest against Wales' LNG pipeline - from unimpressive beginnings to its dramatic end. An outsider's view of the daily life of a group of hardcore environmental protesters. ... more -
"Moscow Is Not Sodom!"
A group of representatives of Russian sexual minorities gather in central Moscow to demand equal rights and protest what they call the "homophobic" policy of Moscows mayor. The demonstration however was illegal and led to several arrests. Moscow mayor Yuri Luzhkov has opposed any sort of gay rights efforts and has been quoted relating a gay parade to being on par with a "satanic event." A group of representatives of Russian sexual minorities gather in central Moscow to demand equal rights and protest what they call the... more
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Fed Up with FARC
On Feb. 4, 2008, an estimated 2 million people in 165 cities around the world rallied against the FARC--a leftist guerrilla movement based in Colombia that is considered a terrorist group by more than 30 countries. The world-wide protests were organized on Facebook, showing the power of technology and social networking groups. Kaj Larsen and Jael de Pardo spoke with Colombians protesting in Medellin, Colombia On Feb. 4, 2008, an estimated 2 million people in 165 cities around the world rallied against the FARC--a leftist guerrilla movement b... more
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I Shoot Protesters
Dan Marracino photographs the art of protest signs and protest performance at a DC protest against the war in Iraq.
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Turmoil In Tibet
Tibetan protesters in Lhasa have been given an ultimatum by the Chinese government: surrender or face severe penalties. China has also accused some Tibetan supporters who have been following the Dalai Lama of targeting and attacking several of its embassies around the globe. In a statement given to a news conference Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao said, "I'd like to reiterate that the Chinese government will resolutely safeguard its national sovereignty and territorial integrity." Tibetan protesters in Lhasa have been given an ultimatum by the Chinese government: surrender or face severe penalties. China has also... more
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Katrina Victims vs. HUD
Residents of Lafitte housing projects in New Orleans gather together at a town hall meeting to protest the razing of their homes for high priced condos. Residents of Lafitte housing projects in New Orleans gather together at a town hall meeting to protest the razing of their homes for h... more
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Chaos in Tibet
After weeks of unrest, the Chinese government has handpicked a select group of journalists to enter Tibets capital Lhasa. Meanwhile, protests continue throughout the region. After weeks of unrest, the Chinese government has handpicked a select group of journalists to enter Tibets capital Lhasa. Meanwhile, ... more
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Anti-War Military Wife
This pod looks at a woman who is in the difficult predicament of being married to someone actively serving in the military, but who is also actively against the war. This pod looks at a woman who is in the difficult predicament of being married to someone actively serving in the military, but who is... more
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Dude, Where's My Torch?
On April 9, thousands of supporters and protestors gathered in San Francisco for the passing of the Olympic torch.
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No Justice, No Problem
New York City reacts to the four police officers responsible for murder of the unarmed Sean Bell: found not guilty.
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Crashing Ashcroft
40 demonstrators wearing black hoods crashed a speech by former Attorney General John Ashcroft in November 2007. Ashcroft seemed a bit rattled, but continued his talk anyway. Audience members interrupted to ask him about court rulings and the prison at Guantanamo Bay. The interruptions were limited, and Ashcroft delivered the bulk of his speech without any problems. A tame question and answer session followed. 40 demonstrators wearing black hoods crashed a speech by former Attorney General John Ashcroft in November 2007. Ashcroft seemed a bit... more
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Gay Writers Strike
A group of gay writers gather to hang out, socialize and participate in the Writer's Strike.
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March for the Kidnapped
Gustavo Moncayo is an elementary school teacher in Sandona, Narino province (southeast of Colombia). His son, Private Pablo Emilio Moncayo is one of the soldiers who has been held hostage by the FARC for the longest time, as he was kidnapped in 1997. Driven by despair, profesor Moncayo, decided 6 months ago to chain his hands in protest against the situation of his son. Later, aware that his effort was achieving hardly anything, decides to start a walk through half of this country (his hometown is 1005 kilometers far from Bogota) to the capital city with the hope to get his son free again or to put pressure on the government and the FARC to start a humanitarian agreement to help all people held hostage in Colombia. His journey started more than one month ago he doesn't walk alone anymore, as people join him in every town he has passed by. Gustavo Moncayo is an elementary school teacher in Sandona, Narino province (southeast of Colombia). His son, Private Pablo Emilio Mon... more
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5 Year Protest
Protesting in Parliament Square is a British tradition. Brian Haw has been at it for five years.
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Crucified Immigrant
Protesters in New York City recreate the passion of Christ in front of the Federal Building to persuade Congress to grant citizenship to illegal immigrants. Protesters in New York City recreate the passion of Christ in front of the Federal Building to persuade Congress to grant citizenship ... more
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Jesus Hates Coffee
The performance-driven Reverend Billy, of The Church of Stop Shopping, exorcises the demons of a Starbucks in NYC with his disciples in tow. The performance-driven Reverend Billy, of The Church of Stop Shopping, exorcises the demons of a Starbucks in NYC with his disciples i... more
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Tomatoes Over Gaza
A group of Israelis "bomb" northern Gaza with eggs and tomatoes to protest what they describe as "the absurd" Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The group, who describe themselves as left-wing activists, said their act is meant to display what they call the "absurdity" of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. A group of Israelis "bomb" northern Gaza with eggs and tomatoes to protest what they describe as "the absurd" Palestinian-Israeli conf... more
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Copenhagen Youth Riots
In the first week of March 2007 the centre of Copenhagen in Denmark turned into a war zone as thousands of angry and frustrated young people clashed with police during protests over the eviction and demolition of The Youth House, a collectively-run cultural centre. But why were people so angry? In the first week of March 2007 the centre of Copenhagen in Denmark turned into a war zone as thousands of angry and frustrated young ... more
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Our Big Fat Protest
Follow the legendary political comic Mark Thomas as he tries to break the record number of protests ever held in Parliament Square in one day. Follow the legendary political comic Mark Thomas as he tries to break the record number of protests ever held in Parliament Square in ... more
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Sun, Surf & Tombstones
Every Sunday Veterans for Peace put up thousands of crosses along the Santa Monica pier to represent lives lost in the war on Iraq.
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