In the King of Prussia: The Trial of the Plowshares 8

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Published on Apr 9, 2013

IN THE KING OF PRUSSIA: THE TRIAL OF THE PLOWSHARES 8 takes us back to 1982 with Emile de Antonio's portrayal of the Plowshares 8 civic disobedience at General Electric's nuclear weapons plant in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The group included Molly Rush, co-founder of the Merton Center. Posting of this clip celebrates the April 13 visit of Martin Sheen, who plays the judge in the movie, to Pittsburgh, Pa and the Thomas Merton Center. YOU CAN'T HUG A CHILD WITH NUCLEAR ARMS!!!

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1. Liz McAlister: Reflections on 30 Years of Plowshares Actions

Uploaded on Oct 14, 2010


Outside the Lockheed Martin (formerly General Electric) offices in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Liz McAlister shares her thoughts on the biblical origins of "plowshares" actions and the continuing need for prophetic witness against militarism at a demonstration celebrating the 30th anniversary of the "Plowshares 8" disarmament action.

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2. Plowshares Movement History

Published on Aug 1, 2012

A history of the Plowshares movement from 1980 to 2009, compiled from the records of many friends by Ardeth Platte OP and Susan Crane.