Tag: politics

Reflections on James Baldwin Now

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Two contrasting films of the inspiring author James Baldwin were screened at the Brecht forum in the West Village, NYC last night with curator Matt Peterson of Red Channels. One, a South Florida TV interview of Baldwin by a TV personality and history professor with a small live audience, was focused on his political views. … Continue reading Reflections on James Baldwin Now

WHAT WATER SWIMS THROUGH OUR HEARTS?

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Watching Josh Fox's new documentary film, GasLand, nominated for an Academy award, I had to admire his bravery as a film maker. The work was awarded the Special Jury Prize at Sundance 2010, and shows the effects of using water pressure to fracture deep underground rock beds with toxic chemicals to push gas up to the surface, for use and … Continue reading WHAT WATER SWIMS THROUGH OUR HEARTS?