Programs with the subject 'Economic Development'

• Breaking the Bank
  Thousands converged on Washington D.C. to challenge the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank at their meeting in April 2000.
• It's a Riot
  On February 27, 1987, the Venezuelan government arbitrarily announced austerity measures to make the nation eligible for more loans from the International Monetary Fund. Venezuelans took to the streets in protests that grew into massive uprisings.
• Many Yeses, One No
  Many Yesses, One No is a remarkable look back at the Global Justice Movement, or "anti-globalization" movement as it was often called by mainstream media. This DVD collects material that spans from 1988 to 2000 and provides real insight into the development of this important recent social movement, and the role that independent media has played within that movement. Part three of DIY Media: Movement Perspectives on Critical Moments.
• Resistencia y Solidaridad
  Resistencia y Solidaridad examines the U.S. role in Latin America, and the work that solidarity activists in the United States have played in challenging their own government's agenda, frequently using video and film as a tool for galvanizing public opposition to U.S. policies. Part Four of DIY Media: Movement Perspectives on Critical Moments.
• Showdown in Seattle Part 1: Seattle Prelude
  Seattle heats up as thousands pour into the city for week-long rallies and demonstrations in protest of WTO.
• Showdown in Seattle Part 4: Unwilling Captives
  Segment on questionable legal processing dealing with Seattle protesters
• Showdown in Seattle Part 5: What Democracy Looks Like
  The WTO ends in failure and celebration.
• The Debt Game
  This program analyzes the crisis of external debt in Latin American countries from the point of view of the debtor nations.
• The Economy of Militarization
  Samir Amin examines the dynamic reconfiguration of imperial exploitation in the 21st century.