Who gets the History Channel? Are you watching Zinn's "The Peaple Speak?"

[G_j]

the people's history of the struggle for social and economic justice and equality in America,, this is the real deal.

[Libertas1776]

1. Wish I could...

but I don't get the history channel anymore.

[G_j]

3. Check it out online:

The People Speak - History.com - Democracy TV Special Presentation

www.history.com/content/people-speak

About the Show

Democracy is not a spectator sport. Using dramatic and musical performances of the letters, diaries and speeches of everyday Americans, THE PEOPLE SPEAK gives voice to those who spoke up for social change throughout U.S. history, forging a nation from the bottom up with their insistence on equality and justice. Narrated by Howard Zinn and based on his best-selling books, A People's History of the United States and Voices of a People's History of the United States, THE PEOPLE SPEAK illustrates the relevance of these passionate historical moments to our society today and reminds us never to take liberty for granted

[EFerrari]

19. Thank you! We just got dishnet but I still can't FIND anything

lol

Thanks. :hi:

[canoeist52]

2. amazing that it's on the History Channel

[malaise]

4. Watching

Just heard my favorite Douglass speech - what to a slave is the 4th July.

[WolverineDG]

5. they're skipping around too much

first talking about the revolution & all of a sudden, the issues of slavery, with a song in between.

dg

[marmar]

6. Revolution followed by slavery? Sounds about right....

.... Remember, Zinn is not telling history the way it's been taught in textbooks, but through the voices of those who've been ignored.

[WolverineDG]

7. understood, but it was 19 minutes in &

he'd skipped over about 100 years of history. The pace got better after that first segment.

dg

[deutsey]

9. It appears as though he's addressing historical themes

rather than following a linear narrative.

[louis c]

8. Me, Me, I've been watching

and I'm quite impressed.

Naturally, I liked the Union segment from the 1930's and Eugene Debs' speech. but, that's just me.

[G_j]

14. the Debs stuff was great, wonderful performances!

the actors seem deeply committed to the project.

[Sebastian Doyle]

10. Oh, so THAT's why Comcast picked this week to scramble all the QAM channels.

When even the Hearst corporation's "History Channel" allows the truth to be spoken (which is rare on that channel) it figures that Comcast would find a way to keep me from seeing it. Lousy bastards.

Hopefully it will turn up online somewhere soon......

[David Zephyr]

11. Zinn rules. We are going to watch it at 9 here in California.

Go Howard Zinn!

[Puregonzo1188]

12. Blah! I have been waiting for this since I first saw it off-broadway, but there is one

tv on my campus at the student center and people were watching CSI.

I'm envious of everyone getting to see it.

[G_j]

13. damn, campus is the perfect place, tell em Eddie Vedder is playing right now

which is true

[Puregonzo1188]

23. Last year we (we being the Radical Student Union) read excerpts of "Voices of A People's History"

on May Day.

[klook]

15. Saw it - recorded it - Fantastic

This was a very nicely done documentary, with stage performances intercut with archival footage and photos.

In a 2-hour broadcast, it's impossible to do justice to Zinn's whole book, but this hit a lot of the highlights.

Like the book, it leaves you with the irrefutable conviction that this country is run for the benefit of the rich few at the expense of the hard-working many--but that whenever the ripped-off, the stomped-upon, the industrious but just-barely-scraping-by masses get together to fight back, things get a little better. And it makes me appreciate with fresh eyes the incredible hardships and bravery of those who gave so much to make our lives better today.

Zinn is a real American hero. I hope this will inspire more people to read http://www.powells.com/biblio/1-9780060838652-1">A People's History of the United States.

[bobbolink]

21. Is there any chance you might share?

Some of us can't watch online.... and I have some folks I'd like to get interested in this.

?

[EndersDame]

16. Does any one know when they are showing it again

[tkmorris]

20. Says here they are replaying it at midnight EST

[fl_dem]

17. cable is a luxury I cannot afford

But I, being an avid reader, will splurge for the book.

[EFerrari]

25. My book budget is 0 right now but somehow I'm going to get a copy

for my mom for Christmas. She'll LOVE it. Zinn's style is beautiful and a joy to read. :hi:

[fl_dem]

30. used book stores, goodwill, mission and thrift stores etc

are great places to hunt for bargain priced books and classics. It does require a lot of time and patience, which I have little of right now. :)

Your Mom will surely love it, I cannot wait to get my hands on one.

[slipslidingaway]

18. Missed it, will check the online link. knr n/t

[G_j]

22. You guys are cool, not one person has mentioned

I misspelled 'people' in the OP. :think:

that's pretty good. :hi:

[EFerrari]

24. LOL! It just started here now.

:)

[demmiblue]

27. Lol! I only saw it when you mentioned it!

Good to know that most people see/understand the bigger picture!

:hi:

[bertman]

26. I watched it. Loved it. Very moving. For me, the story of the woman grabbing the bullhorn

when the cops started shooting strikers was overwhelming emotionally. Such courage these folks had in the face of ruthless power! Frederick Douglass' speech was another great one. As well as the couple whose son died on 9-11.

It's a must-see for anyone who wants this country to be a democracy.

But, it's not for everyone. My wife said it didn't grab her. Oh well.

RECOMMEND. Thanks for posting this G_j

[G_j]

32. a must-see for anyone who wants this country to be a democracy

I thought the same thing

[Pithlet]

28. I have it recorded.

I just found out about it yesterday and set the Tivo up. :thumbsup:

[EFerrari]

29. It is true

It is true--
I've always loved
the daring
ones
Like the black young
man
Who tried
to crash
All barriers
at once,
wanted to
swim
At a white
beach (in Alabama)
Nude.

-- my dear sister Alice Walker

[Desertrose]

31. Got it on the dvr for tomorrow

:hi:G_j :hug:

[personman]

33. Read A People's History... and loved the documentary.

Howard Zinn is one of my greatest influences. He HAS NOT "revised history" as some on the right (and even some liberals...) may claim, he has helped give the people back a history that was already our own. A wonderful contribution to our collective consciousness.

A fascinating look at history from the point of view of slaves, workers, indians, women, and regular people. Highly recommended.

Featured musical performances by Eddie Vedder, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and others. Readings of speeches performed by Viggo Mortenson, Matt Damon, Morgan Freeman and many others.

Highly recommended.

-Andy

An earlier version aired on Democracy Now! years ago, I have it in AToday's video archive:

http://anarchismtoday.org/DF_Multimedia/page=watch/id=10.html