In the last part
of "XXI CENTURY" we examine the problem from a broader perspective. Is
the US really motivated by concerns for human rights, and spreading
democracy? If so, how do we explain our double standard in the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Roger Normand of
the Center for Economic and Social Rights points out the disturbing
similarity between the Sharon and Bush administrations in their linking
of religious fundamentalism to state power. In fact many of the
strongest advocates for the invasion of Iraq have a long history of
close ties with Israel. From the early 90s on, they argued that Saddam
should be removed from power.
These
neoconservatives are the authors of the doctrine of "full spectrum
dominance" and are behind the Project for the New American Century.
In our pursuit of
greater and greater control, who is next in line to feel our military
might? History tells us that we don't care about dictatorships or
democracies. As Noam Chomsky says we're the kind of empire that wants
to "determine the course of world affairs, punish those who don't go
along, and tolerate those who do go along."
Helping us to
give us a worldwide perspective on human rights are Curt Goering of
Amnesty International, and Reed Brody and Hanny Megally of Human Rights
Watch. Explaining the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and broader US
policy goals are NYU's Timothy Mitchell, Israeli filmmaker Udi Aloni,
historians Victoria de Grazia and Arno Mayer, along with Howard Zinn
and Noam Chomsky.
Other titles in
the series are:
the dawn (part I) A look at what really happened
in the presidential elections of 2000.
...and the pursuit of happiness (part II) The
aftermath of 9/11: the war on terror, the Patriot Act, the looming Iraq
war and massive peace demonstrations.
...and nothing but the truth (part III) Looks
at the failure of the mainstream media to ask important questions and
cover opposing points of view.
war, peace and patriotism (part IV) Patriotism,
the 'chicken-hawks' and weapons of mass destruction.
civilization (part V) Iraq's history -- from the
'cradle of civilization' to the first Gulf War and UN sanctions.
blood and oil (part VI) The stated reasons, and
the real reasons, for the Iraq war.
DVD version: Note:
In this DVD version you must buy the entire series. Parts 1-4 are on
Disc 1 and Parts 5-7 are on Disc 2.
Awards:
Audience Award For
Best TV Series at Documenta Madrid (Spain)
Jury Special Mention, Outstanding Film in the Long Documentary Film
Competition at Ismailia International Festival for Documentaries and
Short Films (Egypt)
International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam
Reviews:
"An exceptionally
well done panorama of significant political events surrounding
September 11th, 2001 and the American Empire." Willliam Blum
"Highly revealing! A documentary which celebrates the peace movement
while fueling your rage to danger levels." Red Pepper
Related Subjects:
American Studies
Anthropology
Citizenship
Civil Liberties
Ethics
Foreign Policy
History
Human Rights
International
Relations
Media Studies
Middle East Studies
Peace/Conflict
Resolution
Sociology
Related Links:
www.thecatsdream.com The
Producers' Website
www.paradigmpublishers.com
Paradigm Publishers website, publishers of "American
Voices of Dissent", the book from the film series.
Related Titles:
Breaking the Silence: Truth and Lies in
the War on Terror: John Pilger dissects the truth and lies in the
'war on terror'.
The New Rulers of the World:
Award-winning journalist, John Pilger, investigates the realities of
globalization by taking a close look at Indonesia.
Palestine Is Still The Issue:
John Pilger returns to the Middle East and questions why there has been
no progress towards peace.
Paying the Price: John
Pilger exposes the devastating effect that UN sanctions have had on the
children of Iraq.
Stealing a Nation:
Award-winning reporter John Pilger exposes how the British Government
expelled the population of a group of islands, including Diego Garcia,
so the US could build a military base.
|
