Video Selections
for Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism
13. Video Set on the Citizen-Activist
(also see the set on anti-systemic protest)
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13. Video Set on the Citizen-Activist |
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McLibel - Two People Who Wouldnt Say Sorry :
Two activists take on McDonald's in the longest trial in
English history. McLibel is the inside story of how a
single father and a
part-time bar worker took on the
McDonald's Corporation. Filmed over three years, the
documentary follows Helen Steel and Dave Morris as
they are transformed from anonymous campaigners against
the fast food giant into unlikely global heroes.
Struggling to defend themselves in the longest trial in
English history, the pair face infiltration by spies,
secret meetings with corporate executives, 40,000 pages
of background reading and a visit from Ronald McDonald.
1 hr 22min |
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The Yes Men - subtitulado
en espaņol: Satire has long been
one of the most effective tools of the citizen-activist.
As Mike and Andy demonstrate, following certain modes of
reasoning to their logical conclusions can be
devastating. That's is basically what they do the
the World Trade Organization (WTO). Mistaken for
genuine representatives of the WTO, they are asked to
speak at various organizations around the world.
The fact that only a group of college students (at
Plattsburgh State
University) were outraged at their proposals, is a
strong indictment of neoliberal ideology. 1hr 22min |
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NOFX - Franco Un-American: A short piece on
activism. 2 min 24 sec |
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