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GRITtv: Got Docs: Where Should the Birds Fly?
GRITtv viewers are surely familiar with the story of the Israeli assault on Gaza in December of 2008. But this week's featured documentary tells a more personal story from a personal friend of ours, occasional camera operator Fida Qishta. ; Fida is a Palestinian filmmaker, and her film tells the story of her interaction with Mona, an 11-year-old who lost her family in the invasion.You can donate to support the completion of the film here.
Email this pageGRITtv: Sept. 3, 2010
"Tremé is the musical heart of New Orleans just like New Orleans is the musical heart of America, and I don't just mean the United States," says Steve Earle, who knows a little something about music. The longtime singer/songwriter and activist has played a role as a street musician in the new HBO series Tremé, and has a long history both with the show's creator, David Simon, and with the city and the neighborhood in which the show is set.Earle joined us in studio to continue our coverage of the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, to discuss the city and the storm, the aftermath of the BP oil disaster, our ongoing responsibilty to change our oil consumption habits, and why the death penalty and the Iraq war are related.GRITtv viewers are surely familiar with the story of the Israeli assault on Gaza in December of 2008. But this week's featured documentary tells a more personal story from a personal friend of ours, occasional camera operator Fida Qishta. Fida is a Palestinian filmmaker, and her film tells the story of her interaction with Mona, an 11-year-old who lost her family in the invasion.You can donate to support the completion of the film here.Finally, Daryn Strauss, creator of the critically acclaimed web series, Downsized and the website, Digital Chick TV, shares her thoughts on supporting women in digital media. We know you'll agree...
GRITtv: Mar. 17 2010
Are we possibly going to see an end to the endless health care debate this weekend? With recent reports saying Dennis Kucinich has decided to vote for the bill, signs are pointing to yes. But without a public option, is this really health care reform we can believe in? Here to discuss--and make us laugh at--the fate of the bill, financial reform, and who the members of Congress are that we can count on to keep fighting for better reform is Stephanie Miller, host of The Stephanie Miller Show. Kate Clinton is back with a serious call: to fill out your census form and show America that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people are diverse, live all over the country, and have families. Check out our Take Action link for more! Recently, we featured the documentary American Radical: The Trials of Norman Finkelstein, a documentary about scholar and professor Norman Finkelstein's struggles with the larger intellectual community--and the U.S.'s Israel policy. Finkelstein joins us to talk about the film, the current state of U.S./Israel relations, and his new book. Published by Or Books, This Time We Went Too Far explores the possibility that the December 2008 invasion of Gaza has caused a significant shift in the international community--including the American Jewish community--opinion of Israel. Finally, Laura discusses the real "femivore's dilemma."
GRITtv: Norman Finkelstein: Too Far This Time?
Recently, we featured the documentary American Radical: The Trials of Norman Finkelstein, a documentary about scholar and professor Norman Finkelstein's struggles with the larger intellectual community--and the Israel policy held by the U.S. Finkelstein joins us today to talk about the film, the current state of U.S./Israel relations, and his new book. Published by Or Books, This Time We Went Too Far explores the possibility that the December 2008 invasion of Gaza has caused a significant shift in the international community--including the American Jewish community--opinion of Israel.
GRITtv: An Inside Look at Gaza
Last week on GRITtv, Ali Abunimah noted that it was harder to get into Gaza than to get into a maximum-security prison. Journalists are no exception -- most of them have been kept out for three years. So the Israeli human rights group B'Tselem handed video cameras to 18 young Gazans and asked them to document what's going on -- for sharing with Israelis and the rest of the world. Thanks so much to B'Tselem for sharing the videos with us.
GRITtv: Jan. 11, 2010
Julia Serano, Naomi Clark and filmmaker Jules Rosskam talk about being transgender in the U.S. and how far we still have to go. Rebel comedian Reno offers some thoughts on whether progressives should give up on Obama, what he can actually change, and why instead of blaming him, perhaps we should look harder at ourselves. Guillermo Chacon and Yanira Arias of the Salvadoran American National Network discuss the deaths of Salvadoran activists, the involvement of transnational companies with U.S. subsidiaries, and what the U.S. can do to help. Raj Patel looks at how consumption and greed became goods. Plus an update on the financial overhaul bills and film from 18 young Gazans showing the conditions there. Thanks to B'Tselem for the videos.
GRITtv: Marching for Freedom for Gaza
On the anniversary of the "Operation Cast Lead" assault on Gaza, almost 1400 people from 43 countries converged in Egypt to march to Gaza, demanding an end to the siege there. Since the actual attacks ended, the people of Gaza have been cut off from the rest of the world, and this unprecedented action, as well as solidarity movements around the globe, was designed to raise international awareness of the plight of the Gazan people. Ali Abunimah, cofounder of Electronic Intifada, and Medea Benjamin, cofounder of Code Pink: Women for Peace, took part in the march in Egypt. They join us to discuss the march, and we also speak to Electronic Intifada contributor Rami Almeghari, who is living and working in the Gaza strip.
GRITtv: Jan. 7, 2010
No matter what the news is, the response from TV news seems to be the same: quote Dick Cheney. We saw plenty of that this week, along with pronouncements that Democrats are doomed in 2010, complaints about progressives who've criticized the health care bill, and of course Tiger Woods. Joining us to discuss the good, bad and ugly in this week's media are Marcy Wheeler, Liza Sabater, the Rude Pundit Lee Papa and Dan Gerstein; in a new documentary from Robert Opel's nephew and namesake, we take a look at "Uncle Bob"'s life, family, and tragic death; Ali Abunimah, cofounder of Electronic Intifada, and Medea Benjamin, cofounder of Code Pink: Women for Peace, took part in the march for Gaza in Egypt, and we also speak to Electronic Intifada contributor Rami Almeghari; Kate Clinton celebrates radical feminist theologian Mary Daly, who died this week at age 81.
