A Conversation: Howard Zinn and Woody 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.

Ben White - Israeli Policies Since 1948

Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York Session

Israeli Policies Since 1948

Blueprint for Accountability: Drone Warfare with Medea Benjamin

Blueprint for Accountability: Drone Warfare with Medea Benjamin

Filmed on January 28th, 2013 at Culture Project With Medea Benjamin & Sarah Knuckey Moderated by Nermeen Shaikh

Cindy and Craig Corrie - Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York

Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York Session

Cindy and Craig Corrie - Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York Parents of Rachel Corrie speak at the Russell Tribunal on Palestine in New York City.

David Wildman - Christian Zionism and the Israel Lobby

Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York Session

Christian Zionism and the Israel Lobby

Diana Buttu - The US's Role in Palestine & the Middle East

Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York Session

The US's Role in Palestine & the Middle East

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.”

Gianfranco Faattorini - MRAP (Movement against Racism and for Peoples friendship)

Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York Session

MRAP (Movement against Racism and for Peoples friendship)

Gustave Massiah - International Civil Society

Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York Session

International Civil Society

Ilan Pappe - The Birth of Zionism and its Impact on the Palestinians

Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York Session

The Birth of Zionism and its Impact on the Palestinians: From Dispossession to Occupation. The talk includes a Q and A from the Russell Tribunal Jury

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.

Jeanne Mirer for Raji Sourani - The Case of Gaza

Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York Session

The Case of Gaza. Jeanne Miner presents for Raji Sourani who was unable to attend the Tribunal in New York.

Johan Galtung - What is Sociocide?

Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York Session

What is Sociocide?

John Quigley - The Establishment of a Palestinian State

Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York Session

The Establishment of a Palestinian State

Katherine Gallagher - US Vetoes and Military Aid to Israel

Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York Session

US Vetoes and Military Aid to Israel

Katrina - A Crime Against Humanity

Indictment of the Bush Administration

Five years ago the levees in New Orleans broke. The world watched in horror as the pleas for help of thousands of African Americans, stranded on rooftops went unanswered. The callous disregard for human life, and the clear intention of power brokers to rid New Orleans of much of its African American population were evidence of a crime against humanity.

Katrina - Together and On Our Own

Interviews in the Wake of the Flood

At least 1800 people died in the floods that ravaged New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Hundreds of thousands, mainly African-Americans were forced out of the city in an opportunistic ethnic cleansing. Refugees, housed in the Houston Astrodome in the following days tell their story

Michael Mansfield on "Where Should the Birds Fly"

Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York Session

Michael Mansfield, Barrister, speaks about our new feature documentary, "Where Should the Birds Fly", by filmmaker Fida Qishta at the Russell Tribunal on Palestine.

Noam Chomsky - US - Israel - Palestine: Retrospect and Prospect

Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York Session

US - Israel - Palestine: Retrospect and Prospect Noam Chomsky testified at the Russell Tribunal via Skype. Due to technical problems only his audio was captured.

Peter Hansen - United Nations' Involvement in Palestine: From Mandate to Present

Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York Session

United Nations' Involvement in Palestine: From Mandate to Present

Phyllis Bennis - U.S. Civil Society and International NGOs

Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York Session

U.S. Civil Society and International NGOs

Pierre Galand and Rémy Pagani - Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York

Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York Session

Pierre Galand and Rémy Pagani - Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York

Pierre Galand and Stephane Hessel - Introductory Remarks

Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York Session

Pierre Galand and Stephane Hessel - Introductory Remarks - Russell Tribunal on Palestine (RToP)

Saleh Abdel Jawad - A Palestinian Sociocide?

Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York Session

A Palestinian Sociocide?

Student Debt Serfdom

Left Forum 2012 Panel

If nothing changes, student debt will haunt today’s youth into old age. How did we get locked into debt, who’s profiting from the status quo, and how can we reclaim our futures?

Susan Akram -Palestinian Refugees and the United Nations

Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York Session

Palestinian Refugees and the United Nations

The Problem Is the System of Unequal Privlege and Control. Occupy the Narrative!

Left Forum 2012 Opening Plenary

William Tabb is the author of The Restructuring of Capitalism in Our Time.

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

Vera Gowlland-Debbas Part 1 - The United Nations: What is the legal responsibility of an Intergovernmental Organization? (Historical perspective)

Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York Session

The United Nations: What is the legal responsibility of an Intergovernmental Organization? (Historical perspective)

Vera Gowlland-Debbas Part 2 - The United Nations: What is the legal responsibility of an Intergovernmental Organization (Current)

Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York Session

The United Nations: What is the legal responsibility of an Intergovernmental Organization (Current)

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.

Where Should The Birds Fly

The first film about Gaza made by Palestinians living the reality of Israel's siege and blockade. The moving story of two Palestinian young women who embody hope for the future of Palestine. Visit the Website Help Distribute Where Should The Birds Fly. contact us by email or call 212 473 8933 :

William Schabas - From Vow to Law: How can Prohibition of Sociocide Become an International Norm?

Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York Session

From Vow to Law: How can Prohibition of Sociocide Become an International Norm?

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.

Zwelinzima Vavi and Final Remarks - Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York

Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York Session

Zwelinzima Vavi and Final Remarks - Russell Tribunal on Palestine - New York