American Voices of Dissent: The Book from XXI Century, a Film by Gabrielle Zamparini and Lorenzo Meccoli / Edition 1

by Garbriele Zamparini, Lorenzo Meccoli, William Blum

Overview

"Absolutely indispensable! An important resource in the struggle." Ken Loach, film director "Your book is just what we need at time when the American Left gets no coverage in the world's press and yet remains the hope for America and the world." Tony Benn, President, Stop the War Coalition "[This book] challenges the simplistic perception of Americans as SUV-driving, war-loving couch potatoes. There's a movement for peace and justice and this book gives it a voice." Mickey Z., writer With contributions by five Nobel Peace Prize winners, former government officials, scholars, religious leaders, journalists, activists, and prominent cultural figures, the documentary film XXI Century explores American reactions to recent global events captured through the lens of interviews and political rallies. This book presents selected excerpts from the filming of prominent U.S. citizens voicing their view on Bush administration policies in the century. These events include the much-contested 2000 election, the September 11, 2001, attacks, the impact of the USA Patriot Act, the accelerated growth of peace movements, the recruitment of U.S. soldiers, U.S. policy and attitudes toward the Middle East, sanctions and war in Iraq, and human rights violations. The speakers also consider how the rise of media spectacle and punditry at the expense of quality journalism inhibits the ability of Americans to react to these events as informed citizens. The voices of Americans, both ordinary and famous, resonate with passion and urgency in response to the injustice and far-reaching effects of the current U.S. foreign policy. American Voices of Dissent highlights the other side of the story and makes a case for global solidarity against U.S. imperialism.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781594511349
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/15/2005
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Zamparini, Garbriele; Meccoli, Lorenzo; Blum, William

Table of Contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 “The Dawn”: Election 2000 and Its Aftermath; Chapter 2 “… and the Pursuit of Happiness”: The Threat to Civil Liberties; Chapter 3 “… and Nothing But the Truth”: Journalism in Crisis; Chapter 4 “War, Peace, and Patriotism”: Protesters, Soldiers, and Chicken Hawks; Chapter 5 “Civilization”: Targeting Iraq; Chapter 6 “Blood and Oil”: The Human Costs of War; Chapter 7 “Pax Americana”: US Hegemony;

What People are Saying About This

William Blum

"An exceptionally well done panorama of significant political events and ideas surrounding September 11, 2001 and The American Empire. Superbly edited, with a cast of leading progressive thinkers and activists, it touches all the bases."
—Historian, Author of "Killing Hope: U.S. Military and CIA Interventions since World War II"

Howard Zinn

"Powerful testimonies! This certainly deserves to be seen by a broad audience. You have done an excellent job."
—Historian, Author of "A People's History of the United States"

Editorial Reviews

"Highly revealing! A documentary which celebrates the peace movement while fuelling your rage to danger levels."

Red Pepper