A homemade drug called Krokodil is gaining popularity in Siberia and its effects on users are horrific. Krokodil is Russian for Crocodile, because of the way addicts' skin begins to get turn scaly, dry and eventually rot right off their bodies. Even most heroin users are frightened by Krokodil and want nothing to do with this terrifying drug.
This unique film is an in-depth look at one of the best-loved and most important albums in popular music.
June 2013, peaceful protests over the massive costs of bringing the World Cup to Brazil are met with violent repression by the state. Mirroring recent events in Turkey, what had started as relatively small protests turned into massive mobilizations as a result of police brutality. Brazilian photographer Michel de Souza takes us into the heart of the protests - or eye of the storm as he puts it...
In Bangladesh, millions of rural poor are currently drinking water that is contaminated with high levels of arsenic. Although the problem was described as the worst mass poisoning in history, little has been achieved to resolve it. Among the few projects that are being implemented, even fewer have managed to reach the poor and to implement water supplies and health support provisions that...
A film by a brother/sister duo, Sam and Kate Fulbright to take a closer look at what climate change really means in the United States, and dive beyond the daunting numbers and graphs to meet the people and communities effected by the problem of climate change.
From the pen of Zen Gardner, to the present time. Prophetic, at the very least. http://www.zengardner.com/epitaph-the-late-great-united-states/ It's over. The sacrifice is done. A lone bugle plays weak, warbled taps as the smoke drifts from the ruins into the dark, grey sky. America is finished. The plan is executed.
"This film came out of my frustration with watching the nightly news and hearing generals, politicians and pundits, explaining the political and economic cost of the war in the Middle East, without ever mentioning the human cost. I wanted to hear about the war by the people affected by it most: doctors, nurses, poets, artists, soldiers, and my personal favorite, musicians."...
With most media outlets focusing on the conflict and clashes, this beautiful video shows the cooperation, solidarity and hope of those resisting corporate rule in Turkey. Shot in and around Gezi Park, featuring the voices of the people involved and images of the art, music, laughter and sharing you won't see on TV. Video: Deniz Tarsus Subtitle:Umut Ekizler Thanks to: Ethem Onur...
Circus Maximus flew from Seattle with his partner Karissa to help out in NJ after Hurricane Sandy. Using skills that he already had as a caterer, he decided to create The U-HUNGRY Cafe to mobilize and distribute food to shore towns without electricity and whose cars had been totaled by the storm. Along the way he found a crew of like-minded volunteers who got a quick lesson on how to do...
The source behind the Guardian's NSA files talks to Glenn Greenwald about his motives for the biggest intelligence leak in a generation.
Amina Filali is a 16-year old Moroccan girl who committed suicide after being forced to marry her alleged rapist (in accordance with the article 475 of the Moroccan penal code). Her tragic death dominated Moroccan and international media in March 2012. Through this horrifying affair this film explores legal, political, religious and social issues that plague Moroccan women-- chipping away at...
The printing press was at first mistaken for an engine of immortality by everybody except the Brothers Grimm. Isn't it amusing to watch the commercials between the news and the sports section? Drink this! Drive that! Fuck you! They don't care.
Update: A good brother volunteered their? cell number and I have access to my Gmail again! Goodness knows no bounds and the worse things get on this planet, the more we band together. The brutalities of progress are called revolutions.
Les Visible,s classic found at: http://zippittydodah.blogspot.com/2011/09/ides-of-something-are-upon-us.html
From Monday, February 9, 2009, Visible brings the future to our doorstep in chilling detail. An excerpt from "Welcome to the Apocalypse and Unveiling of the Truth." Here:http://www.smoking-mirrors.com/2009/02/wel-come-to-apocalypse-and-unveling-of.html
Unveiled and Lifted, a new documentary experience from Lifting the Veil with Cari-Lee, fuses music, art and insight to create an engaging assessment of the current problems facing humanity along with potential solutions for pro-active alleviation. Focusing on self empowerment, self rule, individualism and 'being the change', Unveiled and Lifted offers thoughts from an eclectic array of...
Via RINF Alternative News In a society where exposing vitals truths is an arrestable offense, where political dissent is no longer tolerated and whistle-blowers are labelled as a threat to national security, RINF Alternative News looks at the recent case of one activist who will now spend a year behind bars - without trial, for posting a hyperlink.
Are you feeling sick and tired? Do you feel upset or disturbed at where Canada is headed? Well then you might be suffering from Stephen-HARPERITIS! Don't fret though, we here at Operation Maple have the cure! SUBSCRIBE and check out our other videos! http://www.operationmaple.com http://www.facebook.com/operationmaple http://twitter.com/#!/operationmaple
∞ People are here to stand up for what they believe in.. ideas of love, truth, and honesty. ∞ An authentic report on the Monsanto March by gonzo journalist Skull Babylon. Watch more Gonzo Journalism Videos relating to this evolutionary shift we are all a part of - http://tinyurl.com/o9er35e http://ParadigmShiftCentral.com Tune in and interact with...
Horror work by Mark Twain, visuals care of Israel.
The Battlefield is You. A powerful, moving piece by Zen Gardner: http://www.zengardner.com/the-battlefield-is-you/ There's no looking for crowd validation. There's no waiting for outside redemption. There's no collective bargaining to rely on. The awakening is you. Only you. That's what all this ruckus is about. The battle for your spirit and soul.
The work of Mhara Costello - From the 22nd August 2011.
From the rapier-like pen of Les Visible.
From Visible: http://www.smoking-mirrors.com/2011/10/marching-to-river-on-tree-of-liberty.html They say terrorists don't have money but nobody does the sick frottage better than the ones who throw you in the blender and sooner or later they will hang from their suspenders and love lies bleeding in the alley with your pension an did I mention!
Once again the image of the horny goats, which piss all over themselves, prior to coitus, raises its hoary head. It's not sex that has the cannibals all in a fever. It's the smell of blood. They want it so bad that they literally can taste it; these prehistoric sharks in the water, these bipedal piranha.
No Fly Zones .. By : Bill Chambers .. Flipping, flickering, photos, headlines, Gaddafi troops shell Benghazi, Egypt military government bans union protests, Saudi troops destroy Pearl Square, scroll, scrolling, Yemen men and boys shot by snipers in Sana. Still scrolling, I "Like" nothing, zoning out.
Virtue, Integrity When the Revolution Come Les Visible: http://www.zippittydodah.com/2013/05/viral-denial-when-revolution-come.html Day follows day and the relentless and aggressive march of ignorance continues. Rank after rank of cinderblock heads, bobbing Nodwells and cynical outriders moving in lockstep, on and on; the slow motion waltz of mesmerized mutants continues. Have they always...
ClassWarFilms exists to unpack and demystify the dense and deceitful narrative sold to Americans in the form of the Exceptionalist Myth. Our manifesto, Let Your Life Be A Friction To Stop The Machine, exposes and elucidates the creation and perpetuation of that devastatingly damaging masterwork of cynical propaganda for the many Americans who know that so much is wrong in our country but...
The Runnymede Eco-Village community have built a long house kitchen, geodesic dome communal space and other low impact structures made from the renewable timbers and recycled materials. We've also dug a well (where we draw water from), setup solar panels for producing electricity.
Hand held cell cam video of historic "Special Treat" Q&A session with Tim DeChristopher after 7:10pm May 17th 2013 NYC Theatrical Opening of documentary film, "Bidder 70". Bidder 70 Director/Producers George and Beth Gage join self described "Anti-Government Activist" Tim DeChristopher onstage at Quad Cinema on W13th in NYC.
More than thirty climate activists and local residents took mass direct action to prevent excavation work on Britain's biggest ever open-cast coal mine at Ffos-y-fran in South Wales. Climate campaigners from all over Wales joined with local people from Merthyr Tydfil to evade police and security.
This video was made in support of the appeal against eviction of the Occupy London Stock Exchange camp in February 2012. It is a short physical theatre piece commenting on the 99% versus 1% imbalance of wealth and power which gave rise to the Occupy movement . Concept and Choreography Natasha Langridge Camera Alice Russel Director and Editor Sanya Mihaylovic Music Queen Performed by The...
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The possibility of oil exploitation has threatened the community of Talamanca, Costa Rica for many years. As one of the most biodiverse areas on this planet, its fertile land supports rich agriculture and a booming ecotourism industry. Petroleum companies cannot be allowed to pollute the fragile ecosystem upon which so many people depend. To not only combat the oil companies but also provide...
College senior, Tim DeChristopher, Bidder #70, monkey-wrenched the out-going Bush administration's contentious oil and gas auction. He bid $1.8 million to save 22,000 acres of Utah's red rock wilderness with no intention to pay or drill. Now he's paying for it with his future.
The blue house is one of the oldest houses in Wan Chai, a busy district on Hongkong island. In 2006, the government told the residents, who had been living there with their families for many years, that they had to move out due to renovation work. read more at www.alternation.at
Jon Lavoie lends his voice to a video documenting the police violence against Montreal residents during the student protests. SUBSCRIBE and check out our other videos! http://www.operationmaple.com http://www.facebook.com/operationmaple http://twitter.com/#!/operationmaple Music by Jon Lajoie http://www.youtube.com/user/jonlajoie?feature=fvst
May Day has been traditionally a day for workers. The New York City celebration of May Day was directed to address the fight against injustice to the 99%,occupy wall street, immigrants, labor unions, the homeless, the unemployed , students, and all working people .
In the spirit of a celebrity 'roast,' comedian Chad Fisher tackles the great Alex Jones. This is a segment taken from Peter Joseph's public access parody -- Culture in Decline #5 "Baby Go Boom!" In the full May 1st 2013 installment, the subject of Security and True Safety is investigated. Watch the Full 30 Min Episode Here. For more of Alex Jones'...
Unveiled and Lifted, a new documentary experience from Lifting the Veil with Cari-Lee, fuses music, art and substance to create an engaging assessment of the current problems facing humanity along with potential solutions to alleviate our situation. The film presents an array of authors, filmmakers, artists and freethinkers, join us as all is Unveiled and Lifted! Featuring special guests...
In a Democracy, citizens are entitled to the freedom of information and the freedom of the press, but what happens when that democratic government turns its back on the truth and begins to punish those who stand up to falsehood, secrecy, and deception? In Robert Greenwald's latest film for Brave New Foundation, we reveal the war targeted at the people who put the US constitution before...
How did two boyhood friends from Midland, Texas wind up arrested on terrorism charges at the 2008 Republican National Convention? Better This World follows the journey of David McKay (22) and Bradley Crowder (23) from political neophytes to accused domestic terrorists with a particular focus on the relationship they develop with a radical activist mentor in the six months leading up to their...
Anonymous, Occupy, Idle No More, Yo Soy 132, Zapatistas, the Quebec student movement, Greenpeace, the Arab Spring, strikes, general strikes Whispers of Revolution celebrates the struggles for a better world. It celebrates people organizing and fighting back. It celebrates the possibility, the hope for global revolution.
An unsuspecting employer often hires domestic help from a “placement agency”. It is little known that these “agents” are most often trafficker. The children they hire are likely to have been tricked, kidnapped, or forced into work, and nearly every trafficked child undergoes physical and sexual abuse during this business transaction. While they work, their salaries are...
A Miss R*EVOLutionaries original video. There's an email circulating that tells of the brutal treatment in 1917 at Occoquan, Virginia, prison, of women who had picketed the White House as part of the campaign to win the vote for women. It took a lot of sacrifice to win the vote for women, and women today should honor their sacrifice by taking our right to vote seriously, and actually...
The government has announced that the badger cull will go ahead, and is likely to start on June 1st. This is despite many eminent scientists and wildlife experts opposing the cull. Opinion polls show the majority is also decisively opposed and, in October 2012, MPs voted to abandon the cull by 147 to just 28 votes. In Wales, badgers are being trapped and vaccinated instead of shot. ...
Lost actress Evangeline Lilly speaks out at the National Conference for Media Reform in Denver, April 2013. Her keynote tells the story of how she woke up and got involved in the media reform movement.
Breast cancer affects the lives of millions of Americans every day, and the disease has become a hot-button issue for corporations seeking to support a cause. But where does all of the money raised in the name of breast cancer actually go?