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Killing Gaza: A Film on Life Under Siege

Watch Killing Gaza, absorb the atmosphere of siege and listen to the testimonies of the trapped. You might then understand why so many chose to rush the gates.

May 21st, 2018

By Max Blumenthal @MaxBlumenthal

Killing Gaza: A Film on Life Under Siege

Hours before Australia joined the US as the only countries in the UN Human Rights Council to vote against an investigation into Israel’s killing of over 60 protesters in one day in Gaza’s no-go

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Max Blumenthal

Max Blumenthal is the founder and editor of GrayzoneProject.com, the co-host of the podcast Moderate Rebels, the author of several books and producer of full-length documentaries including the recently released Killing Gaza. Follow him on Twitter at @MaxBlumenthal.

An Iranian Perspective on the Battle for Syria

A new feature film from Iran gives a different perspective of the war raging in Syria and the fight against ISIS than Western audiences are accustomed to.

May 18th, 2018

By Rick Sterling

An Iranian Perspective on the Battle for Syria

West against East on the Syrian battlefield, in the newspapers and now on film: A new, full-length action movie, titled “Damascus Time,” gives an Iranian perspective on the battle against ISIS in Syria.

The movie comes from Iranian screenwriter and film director Ebrahim Hatamikia. Two

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Rick Sterling

Rick Sterling is an investigative journalist and member of the Syria Solidarity Movement.

The Illusion of War Without Casualties

America’s wars in the post-9/11 era have been characterized by relatively low U.S. casualties, but that does not mean that they are any less violent than previous wars.

March 10th, 2018

By Nicolas J.S. Davies

Last Sunday’s Oscar Awards were interrupted by an incongruous propaganda exercise featuring a Native American actor and Vietnam vet, featuring a montage of clips from Hollywood war movies. The actor, Wes

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Nicolas J.S. Davies

Nicolas J.S. Davies is the author of Blood On Our Hands: the American Invasion and Destruction of Iraq. He also wrote the chapters on “Obama at War” in Grading the 44th President: a Report Card on Barack Obama’s First Term as a Progressive Leader.

Will China Save Us From Hollywood?

China could be pushing back the blatant pro-western, neoliberal tone that has been so prevalent in modern cinema.

October 12th, 2016

By Caleb T. Maupin

As right-wing conservatives in the United States have pointed out for decades, Hollywood is a very political place. However, a new and growing source of political influence may be changing how the global entertainment industry, US film studios included, portrays events on the silver screen. China, led by the 90-million members of its Communist

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Caleb T. Maupin

Caleb Maupin is a widely acclaimed speaker, writer, journalist, and political analyst. He has traveled extensively in the Middle East and in Latin America. He was involved with the Occupy Wall Street movement from its early planning stages, and has been involved many struggles for social justice. He is an outspoken advocate of international friendship and cooperation, as well 21st Century Socialism. Maupin appears on a wide range of media, including CNN, RT, MintPress News, and New Eastern Outlook. You can read more of his work at his blog: https://calebmaupin.com.

Where to Invade Next Shows Americans Live Better If They Believe Anything’s Possible

“Where to Invade Next” shows quite clearly that anything is possible in the United States.

February 20th, 2016

By Kevin Gosztola

Where to Invade Next Shows Americans Live Better If They Believe Anything’s Possible

Published in partnership with Shadowproof. An Italian couple, who Michael Moore interviews in his new film, share their desire to possibly live in the United States one day. Moore informs the Italian couple they would be giving up paid vacation time they have in Italy. Americans are rather fortunate if they

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