Event Details
Film Tactics for Organizing Resistance
These films present various frameworks used in resistance movements from non- violent to violent tactics with discussions focused on complicating conversations around state violence, war, revolution, racism, political dissent
These films present various frameworks used in resistance movements from non- violent to violent tactics with discussions focused on complicating conversations around state violence, war, revolution, racism, political dissent
Please note change in film screening due to performance rights.
The Black Power Mixtape 1967–1975 is a 2011 documentary film, directed by Göran Olsson, that examines the evolution of the Black Power movement in American society from 1967 to 1975 as viewed through Swedish journalists and filmmakers. It features footage of the movement shot by Swedish journalists in America between 1967-1975.
View
the film and stay for a
discussion after the film with members from the Cinema Politica Waterloo and
local folks doing resistance work.
How to Start a Revolution is a BAFTA Award-winning British documentary film about Nobel Peace Prize nominee and political theorist Gene Sharp, described as the world's foremost scholar on nonviolent revolution. The 2011 film describes Sharp's ideas, and their influence on popular uprisings around the world.
How to Start a Revolution is a BAFTA Award-winning British documentary film about Nobel Peace Prize nominee and political theorist Gene Sharp, described as the world's foremost scholar on nonviolent revolution. The 2011 film describes Sharp's ideas, and their influence on popular uprisings around the world.
Please note these
films are not rated and may contain content uncomfortable for some.
The opinions of guest speakers do not necessarily
reflect the values and mission of Kitchener
Public Library. We champion the right for ideas to be heard and words expressed
without censorship. Intellectual freedom is a fundamental right.
Event Type(s): Adult (P)
Age Group(s): Adults
