A Conversation: Howard Zinn and Woodly Harrelson

Famed people's historian Howard Zinn died at the end of January 2010. A rigorous scholar, tireless advocate for economic and social justice, and a man of great good humor and generosity, he will be greatly missed. This delightful and engaging conversation with actor Woody Harrelson reveals Howard's rigorous scholarship and profound, gentle wisdom.

Empire and Oil

Modern empires run on oil, and controlling these resources is key to the domination of potential rivals. This program examines the recent history of the Middle East and the Iraq War in relation to the desire of Western powers to control its petroleum resources, "the greatest strategic prize in history.”

Imperial Geography - Palestine/Israel

Why the Hot Spots are Hot

A look at the maps of Palestine over the decades provides insight into the conflict that has roiled the Middle East for more than sixty years. "Imperial Geography - Palestine and Israel" examines the role of the imperial powers, the European and American map makers, who set up the horrors that have unfolded in the anything but holly "Holy Land."

Iraqi Women Speak Out

In March 2006, Code Pink invited eight Iraqi women to the U.S. to speak about their experiences under U.S. invasion and occupation. Two of the women had their entire families killed by U.S. troops. These two women were denied visas on the grounds they did not have sufficient family to guarantee they would return to Iraq.

Transforming Palestine/Israel

Into a Single, Secular, Democratic State with Equal Rights for All Its People

Panel Discussion and Q&A organized by the Committee for an Open Discussion of Zionism (CODZ.org). Examines the logic and necessary steps for a Single State Resolution of the Israel/Palestine conflict

Voices of a People's History of the United States

Readings of Howard Zinn

Author Howard Zinn is honored at the NY Society for Ethical Culture, where actors, activists and authors read excerpts from book with Anthony Arnove, Voices of a People's History of the United States.

War Crimes and Iraq

Dahr Jamail at the World Tribunal on Iraq, Istanbul, Turkey

In June 2005 at the 16th and final session of the World Tribunal on Iraq held in Istanbul, Turkey, Dahr Jamail presented a meticulous and systematic case that the United States is guilty of war crimes in Iraq.

World Tribunal On Iraq - The Final Session

The Final Session: Istanbul, Turkey

The WTI sessions were held in 16 countries around the world. Deep Dish TV traveled to Istanbul, Turkey in June 2005 to broadcast the final session live to the world. The resulting two one-hour programs form a beautifully edited account of the Tribunal held in the ancient Topkapi Palace of the Ottoman Empire to judge the war crimes of the U.S. Empire. This three-disc set also includes the New York session, and interviews of tribunal participants by David Barsamian.