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Deb Ellis and Dennis Mueller's long-overdue profile of Howard Zinn, now 81, is narrated and funded in part by Matt Damon, whose GOOD WILL HUNTING (1997) paid homage to the radical historian and activist. The subtitle, taken from Zinn's 1994 memoir, is his response to students who question his objectivity. "Certain events are already moving in certain deadly directions," he writes, "and to be neutral means to accept that." In Zinn's worldview, neutrality equals collaboration, ... read more leave a comment
In these turbulent times, Howard Zinn is inspiring a new generation. This acclaimed film looks at the amazing life of the renowned historian, activist and author of the landmark book 'A People's History of the United States', an eye-opening history from the perspective of the disenfranchised. Following his early days as a shipyard labor organizer and bombardier in World War II, Zinn became an academic rebel and leader of civil disobedience in a time of institutionalized racism and war. His influential writings shine light on and bring voice to factory workers, immigrant laborers, African Americans, Native Americans and the working poor. Featuring rare archival materials and interviews with Zinn and colleagues such as Noam Chomsky, "You Can't Be Neutral" captures the essence of this extraordinary man who has been a catalyst for progressive change for more than 60 years. Narrated by Matt Damon; Featuring Music by Pearl Jam, Woody Guthrie & Billy Bragg.
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Length: 01:17:36
Posted: 12/20/2008
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