Videos
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Fernando Nabais, “Umberto Digital Haiku No. 2”
An interactive cinematic experiment that reinterprets a shot from the film Umberto D by Vittorio de Sica, manipulating it in response to the attention that the viewer devotes to it. Umberto D depicts Italy in 1952 in the middle of a deep recession, a mirror of the current economic crisis. Continue reading
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Haiti: Six Months On Video Report By Al Jazeera
Six months after the earthquake that killed up to 300,000 people, the dust is starting to settle over Port-au-Prince. As it does, the deep wounds that fracture this country are re-emerging, more gaping than even before. One-and-a-half million people remain displaced, many living under tents and tarps. Rubble removal is slow, and rebuilding has yet… Continue reading
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THE RISING NON-VIOLENT MOVEMENT IN PALESTINE
I think it’s my duty to present to you the reality of the situation in Palestine, because I believe you have the right to know the truth. It is especially important to do that, given the fact that, unfortunately, most of the media outlets do not present to you the reality as they should, and… Continue reading
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ISRAEL DESTROYS PALESTINIAN HOMES
15 July, 2010 — The Real News Network Israeli authorities demolish seven homes in different Palestinian neighbourhoods of East Jerusalem Continue reading
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G20: “THEY ARE NEVER GOING TO GET INSIDE MY HEAD”
15 July, 2010 — The Real News Network Testimony from media activist Lacy MacAuley after being snatched by an unmarked van at the Toronto G20 Continue reading
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Land Ownership at the Crux of Haiti's Stalled Reconstruction
Six months after the earthquake, many Haitians told us they have seen little in terms of recovery efforts despite the billions of dollars in aid pledged from around the world. At the heart of the matter is the issue of land ownership. We speak with journalist Kim Ives of Haiti Liberté. In his latest article,… Continue reading
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In the Shadow of Ruins: Haitians Decry Conditions in Massive Tent City Across from Destroyed National Palace
Haiti is struggling to recover six months after the earthquake—one of the worst natural disasters in history. Up to 300,000 were killed, and more than 1.5 million were made homeless. We go inside the Camp de Mars tent camp across from the crushed national palace in Port-au-Prince to let the Haitians living there tell their… Continue reading
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The Political Economy of Israel’s Occupation
The occupation of the Palestinian territories defines Israel’s economy in a large way. About two-thirds of Israel’s history, it has been occupying power, controlling Palestinian territories. But even before that occupation, Israel has created a very particular system of economic control, which is designed to promote the idea of a Jewish state. The Jewish state… Continue reading
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Midnight on the Mavi Marmara
7 July, 2010 — Gaza Friends Please reserve your copy before the book comes out. Watch this stunning preview of Midnight on the Mavi Marmara. http://midnightonthemavimarmara.org/ Greta Berlin, Co-Founder witnessgaza.com www.freegaza.org http://www.flickr.com/photos/freegaza Continue reading
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CREATION & DESTRUCTION IN DETROIT
It’s been almost four decades since Motown records moved it’s studios to Los Angeles. Years later, the auto industry began it’s sharp decline. All this left the once vibrant NW Goldberg neighborhood, also known as Zone 8, in disrepair. Today, people like Yusef Shakur are taking action to pick the community back out of the… Continue reading
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G-20 COMMITS ITSELF TO MORE “NEOLIBERALISM” By Leo Panitch
Leo Panitch: Free movement of capital and strengthening power of global elites G-20 objective Continue reading
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Nocturnal Terror in Silwan
Another night sets in on Silwan. Just two days ago, hundreds of Israeli and Palestinian demonstrators marched together along the narrow streets of the neighborhood, to support the local residents, facing the municipality’s plan to demolish 22 houses. But here, as anywhere in east Jerusalem, happenings do not cease for a moment. Continue reading
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Today’s Must-See Animated Capitalist Takedown from RSA and David Harvey By Max Abelson
If you watch just one funny and handsome Marxist critique of the financial crisis, make it the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce’s animated version of David Harvey’s RSA speech “Crises of Capitalism.” It’s been making the rounds this afternoon, and for good reason: Mr. Harvey, a Marxist scholar who heads… Continue reading
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Toronto G20: “IT WAS DEHUMANIZING… COMPLETELY”
Toronto G20- Reports from witnesses and subjects of police action – testimony #1 from Queen and Spadina Continue reading
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Starving Healthcare A Forum on Health, Poverty and Privatization
Starving Healthcare A Forum on Health, Poverty and Privatization Continue reading
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Ahmad Jamal
22 June, 2010 Ahmad Jamal has long been one of my favourite musicians, in fact since I was around 15 when I first heard ‘Ahmad Jamal at the Alhambra’ which had this song, ‘Poinciana’ on it. Click Here to view a bunch more Jamal videos including an interview with the man himself and I’ve added… Continue reading
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In the meantime…here’s Ahmad Jamal
With some good music 22 June, 2010 Ahmad Jamal has long been one of my favourite musicians, in fact since I was around 15 when I first heard ‘Ahmad Jamal at the Alhambra’. Click Here to view a bunch more Jamal videos and I’ve added some to Creative-i’s Video Library. Continue reading
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Gulf Fisherman: ‘It’s Heartbreaking’
Dwayne Price, a charter boat fisherman, gave the AP’s Bonny Ghosh a tour of oil-soaked Barataria Bay in Louisiana. Price decried the impact of the oil spill on the areas wildlife and pleaded for more help cleaning it up. Continue reading
The New Dark Age 