Just saw "You Can't Be Neutral On A Moving Train".

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An excellent bio of Howard Zinn.
Our way cool little local library has the DVD.
Can't wait to read his "Peoples' History of the United States".

Description

In these turbulent times, Howard Zinn is inspiring a new generation. This acclaimed film looks at the amazing life of the renowned historian, activist and author. Following his early days as a shipyard labor organizer and bombardier in World War II, Zinn became an academic rebel and leader of civil disobedience in a time of institutionalized racism and war. His influential writings shine light on and bring voice to factory workers, immigrant laborers, African Americans, Native Americans and the working poor.

Featuring rare archival materials and interviews with Zinn and colleagues such as Noam Chomsky, You Can’t Be Neutral captures the essence of this extraordinary man who has been a catalyst for progressive change for more than 60 years.

Narrated by Matt Damon • Featuring music by Pearl Jam, Woody Guthrie & Billy Bragg!

What the Critics are Saying

"He has changed the consciousness of a generation." - Noam Chomsky

"Before Michael Moore, there was Howard Zinn." - Boston Herald

"A striking portrait of a truly great American." - CBS Radio

"If Fahrenheit 9/11 unveils the problem, then You Can't Be Neutral.. .offers the hope that there indeed are solutions." - Boston Phoenix

"An excellent introduction to a man whose thoughts on war, peace and dissent have become increasingly influential in ever more confusing times" - TV Guide.com
http://www.firstrunfeatures.com/howardzinn.html

[Nostradammit]

1. I did enjoy that movie

Some great footage of some very courageous people, and it helped me to see these current times in context.

Slaying this beast of war profit will take generations and Howard Zinn has certainly done his share.

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[StellaBlue]

2. I have that on Netflix, but haven't got down to it yet

People's History is one of the most important books I have ever read. It will totally change the way you view US History, and the history of the world.

It will make you more pessimistic and cynical, but also more radicalized and activist.