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Born Sexy Yesterday: A Hollywood Movie Trope That Maybe Needs to Die 18 min
"This video essay is about a gendered trope that has bothered me for years but didn’t have a name, so I gave it one: Born Sexy Yesterday. It's a science fiction convention in which the mind of a naive, yet highly skilled, girl is written into the body of a mature sexualized...
A Brief History of The 40 Hour Work Week 8 min
Have you ever wondered why the 40 hour work week is considered a standard working week for many? At one point, the US became very close to enacting a 30 hour work week. This video looks at the history of 'work time' in the US, and the struggles workers have faced in...
The Complicity of Geek Masculinity on the Big Bang Theory 21 min
This is the 2nd of two video essays about gender on The Big Bang Theory. The 1st focuses on a popular media trope Pop Culture Detective likes to call the Adorkable Misogynist.
Rich or Poor? This Film Only Takes 1 Minute to Have You Completely Rethinking Those Words 1 min
What makes you rich or poor? A 1 min. short film from a beautiful valley.
'WASTELANDERS' - Eco-poem for kids (and bigger people!) 3 min
My name's Kevin Latham, and this poem belongs to my 'Developing Minds' range aimed at older kids (as well as really big ones, like myself!). It's my hope that these offerings will inspire creativity and constructive thought amongst young people, whilst encouraging them to...
'SLICK' - Eco-poem for kids (and bigger people!) 2 min
My name is Kevin Latham, and this poem belongs to my 'Developing Minds' range aimed at older kids (as well as really big ones, like myself!). It's my hope that these offerings will inspire creativity and constructive thought amongst young people, whilst encouraging them to...
Death & Biostitutes - The US Opioid Crisis 22 min
A new phenomenon has emerged in the United States: 64,000 people died in 2016 of a drug overdose—with 80% from opioids—with levels of addiction nearly 500% higher over the last six years.
ANICCA - Embracing Change 85 min
ANICCA is a very personal, honest and inspirational documentary about key issues regarding our struggle with change: fear, courage, trust and the big challenge of accepting reality as it is.
Through Abdullah's Eyes 42 min
When the war broke out in Syria, Abdullah had just enrolled in university to study law. The war intensified, and his home town of Dier Ezzor became a major battleground in the fight between Assad's forces, anti-government rebels, and eventually Daesh. Russian and American-led...
The Adorkable Misogyny of The Big Bang Theory 22 min
The Big Bang Theory provides a perfect lens through which to deconstruct a popular media trope I like to call the Adorkable Misogynist. Adorkable Misogynists are male characters whose geeky version of masculinity is framed as comically pathetic yet still endearing. Their...
This Incredible Animated Short Film Says So Much Without Saying a Word 13 min
Embark on a visionary journey through the fragmented unconscious of the West, and with courage face the Shadow. Through Shadow into Light.
Reflection: A California Fire Story 8 min
'Reflection: A California Fire Story' is a brief dive into the fires that just ripped through much of Northern California. It's an exploration of our relationship to forest and meadow management and how we might remember our role as stewards to prevent such catastrophic burns...
Adventurmentalism: Ecotherapy for Suicide Survivors 36 min
Adventurmentalism is a 35-minute interpersonal documentary which records a 400-mile kayak expedition from Haines, Alaska to Wrangell, Alaska. This is not a sports film, but rather a personal perspective on suffering from Post Traumatic Stress-Disorder (PTSD) and suicide in...
Joe Rogan Interviews Paul Stamets 133 min
Paul Stamets is a mycologist, author and advocate of bioremediation and medicinal fungi. Check out https://www.youtube.com/paulstamets
“Improbable Democracy” - Peter Joseph Lecture (9/8/17) 50 min
Peter Joseph speaking at The People’s Convergence, Sept 8th 2017, in Washington DC.
Decentralized Disaster Relief Fills Void 26 min
After uncovering total failure by the U.S. government to meet the needs of communities suffering in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Abby Martin meets the people who filled the void. S
Stephen Jenkinson - Money & the Soul's Desires 3 min
What is the origin of the dread so many of us experience in money matters? Where does money get its power to provoke conflict and discord? Is it even possible to live a soulful, authentic life in the presence of money? These are some of the questions this book makes a...
What the Russian Revolution Proved Possible 28 min
Nov. 7, 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the seizure of power by workers and peasants in the Russian Revolution, regarded as the most world-altering event in the history of civilization.
The Illusionists 54 min
The Illusionists examines how global advertising firms, mass media, and the beauty, fashion, and cosmetic-surgery industries have together colonised the way people all around the world define beauty and see themselves. Taking us from Harvard to the halls of the Louvre, from a...
What The Health 91 min
What the Health is the groundbreaking follow-up film from the creators of the award-winning documentary Cowspiracy. The film exposes the collusion and corruption in government and big business that is costing us trillions of healthcare dollars, and keeping us sick.
Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web 88 min
Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web explores the online black market known as Silk Road, which was launched on the dark web in 2011. Often referred to as the ‘Amazon of illegal drugs’, it was founded by a shadowy, intelligent libertarian operating under the pseudonym...
Know Your Stuff: The Military Industrial Complex of Israel | Dr. Shir Hever 16 min
In this video Dr. Shir Hever talks about the history and evolution of the Israeli military industrial complex from the 1980s onwards until the modern era.
What Do People In The Iphone X Line Think of The Homeless? 4 min
We interview people camping out for the new Iphone X to gain some insight into what it is like sleeping rough on the streets of sydney.
Trump Expands Police-State Crackdown on the Left 26 min
At Trump's inauguration, around 200 protesters and journalists were mass arrested and now face up to 70 years in prison on baseless charges. Many other legal assaults on civil liberties are in the works around the country, from treating anti-fascists as "domestic terrorists"...
How Consumerism is Ruining Our Lives and the World 3 min
Consumerism is ruining our lives and the world, and unless we change our way of living, we're soon going to face the tremendously negative impacts of our consumer behavior.
Meet the Pro Surfers Who Put Down Roots in Ireland to Grow Organic Food for the Community 7 min
The story of a group of pro surfers who have left the international surfing circuit in order to grow organic vegetables at Moy Hill CSA Farm on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.
The Sacrifice Zones of Hurricane Harvey 27 min
In this second installment of special coverage Hurricane Harvey's aftermath, Abby Martin explores how the petrochemical industry dominates the city and why its low-income, Black and Latino areas are in the highest-risk areas for flooding and pollution, earning them the name...
The Mobilizing Passions of Fascism 26 min
Learn what fascism is, how fascists think, and what arguments motivate fascists to action. Based on the works of Robert Paxton, including "The Anatomy of Fascism" and "The Five Stages of Fascism." Once you know the mobilizing passions, the prevalence of fascist rhetoric and...
After Hurricane Harvey, Abandoned Community Takes Charge 23 min
After a flurry of media attention, the devastation in Houston, Texas from Hurricane Harvey faded from public view. But after unprecedented floods and widespread destruction, the story is far from over.
Rosa Clemente & Abby Martin - No Savior in 2020 26 min
Renowned Afro-Latinx activist and scholar Rosa Clemente sits down with Abby Martin to discuss her experiences running for Vice President, organizing under Obama versus under Trump, advice for new activists, identity politics and more.
Why Kaepernick Took a Knee (US Army Veteran, Nate Boyers) 2 min
This is their inspiring story of what can happen when people with different perspectives decide to sit down, have a conversation, and hear each other out.
Israelis Speak Candidly to Abby Martin About Palestinians 24 min
On the streets of Jerusalem, Abby Martin interviews Jewish Israeli citizens from all walks of life. In several candid interviews, disturbing comments reveal commonly-held views about Palestinians and their future in the region.
Voices From The Anti-Trump Resistance 17 min
On September 16-17 a major national gathering was held in Washington, D.C. called the People's Congress of Resistance, a broad and diverse coalition of organizers and community leaders formed to build the class-struggle wing of the anti-Trump movement.
Tiny House Warriors: Building Tiny Homes To Defend Against Oil Pipeline 11 min
Ten tiny houses are about to go head-to-head with a giant proposed oil pipeline. In what some area already dubbing the next 'Standing Rock', Kanahus Manuel, an activist of the Secwepemc Nation is spearheading a team of builders and volunteers from all over North America to...
It's Seems Like BP Have Decided to Come Clean About Their Dirty Practices... or Have They? 2 min
BP staff were being surprisingly honest about why the company is sponsoring the British Museum's new Scythians exhibition at its press launch this week. Or maybe they weren't really from BP at all...
Guided Meditation for Activists 12 min
A guided meditation to support self-forgiveness and compassion for others, especially for people aiming to reduce suffering in the world.
From 1776 to Trump - White Mobs, Racist Heroes & Hidden History 33 min
Trump hit one of his lowest moments when he blamed "both sides" for the murder of anti-racist protester Heather Heyer in Charlottesville. But understanding how a neo-Nazi sympathizer got into the White House requires breaking apart the myth underneath it all, the glorified...
Song From the Forest 96 min
25 years ago, U.S.-born Louis Sarno travelled to the Central African rainforest—and never came back. Now a full member of this community of hunters and gatherers, Louis returns with his son Samedi to New York City—a different jungle made of concrete, glass and asphalt—and...
Ever the Land 90 min
For the past 150 years, the relationship between Tuhoe and the New Zealand government has been defined by longstanding grievances over severe colonization experiences such as illegal land confiscations and the devastating consequences of scorched earth policies. Then, in 2014...
A Vision for Revolution — Join the People's Congress of Resistance 2 min
Read the Manifesto "Society for the Many: A Vision for Revolution"
Trump Impersonators hold mock press conference on beach 4 min
40 performers in donald trump masks unveil a new australian flag and hold a mock press conference to wipe out the PARIS AGREEMENT on climate change. Complete footage including aerials of this extraordinary public art performance. At Australia's coal capital, Newcastle, 4th...
Sea Prayer - A Powerful Immersive Film Honouring Syrian Refugees 6 min
A 360° illustrated film by award-winning novelist Khaled Hosseini. Scroll to the right as the story progresses.
Violent American History You Didn't Learn in School 40 min
Chuck Keeney interview on the Battle of Blair Mountain, Mine Wars, "The Matewan Massacre," & the other origin of the term "Rednecks." Watch Plutocracy if you're interested to learn more.
The British Museum - Where Colonialism and Corporatism Clash with Culture 2 min
The North America gallery at the British Museum – which is filled with Indigenous artefacts – is sponsored by JP Morgan, one of the main funders of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Yes, that’s the same pipeline that is being forced through Indigenous people’s lands in North...
Disability: It's Not the End of the World 38 min
A group of people with physical and visual disabilities in the Est Region in Burkina Faso (West Africa) come together in a participatory video process to produce a film where they make their voices heard on their lived experiences, what development is for them and how they...
Footage of the Sky Above the Atacama Desert Will Take Your Breath Away 5 min
The Atacama desert is home to the darkest and cleanest skies in the world. A view to the night sky rewards with uncountable numbers of stars and fantastic nebulas in one of the quietest and emptiest places on earth. Not a single noise distracts from the grand show the night...
Humans of New York: The Series 37 min
From the photo blog phenomenon comes Humans of New York: The Series. Creator Brandon Stanton worked with cinematographer Michael Crommett over four years to create the series. Taken from 1200 interviews, watch people from all walks of life tell stories of life, love, and...
Understanding the Threat—Hate Crimes 15 min
Hate crimes don’t just affect the victim — they can affect an entire community. This 15-minute roll call video outlines how to respond to, recognize and report hate crimes properly and promptly.
Understanding the Threat: The Rise of the Lone Wolf 12 min
In response to the Charleston church massacre in 2015, the SPLC has produced a training video to help law enforcement officers combat “lone wolf” domestic terrorists.
Becoming Midwives for The Great Transition 3 min
Culture Designer Joe Brewer on the need for midwives on a planetary scale to help humanity make the transition to its new story.
The Miseducation of Dylann Roof 6 min
How did Dylann Roof go from being someone who was not raised in a racist home to someone so steeped in white supremacist propaganda that he murdered nine African Americans during a Bible study? The answer lies, at least in part, in the way that fragile minds can be shaped by...
Scent of Geranium - The Story of an Uprooted Iranian in America 4 min
Immigration is a new chapter in one's life, a chapter with unexpected events that can take one's life down paths different from the one imagined. This film is an autobiographical account of the director's experience with immigration.
Democracy At Stake - The Sad State of the US Political System 17 min
In this four-part series filmmaker Matthew Cooke joins Patricia Arquette to explore the state of democracy in the United States.
Beautiful Powerful Direct Action for a Clean Energy Future 2 min
Taking direct action against the dirty fossil fuel industry and for a clean energy future, Ende Gelände is a mass action movement focused around Germany's massive lignite mines and associated infrastructure. This video is from the second day of four days of direct action...
This Stunning Home, Built of Mud, Connects the Inside with the Outside 2 min
'Kids play with mud. They build sandcastles. It's like building your own little fortress. It's not rocket science.' Ross and Kathryn decided that they were not going to get into debt buying a big house. Instead, they spent a year building it themselves. They made use of...
Prince Ea: Will This Be Humanity's Fate? 4 min
We all can agree that if Earth dies, we die. So why do so many people keep denying climate change and our impact on this planet? Why do we take our time here for granted? Whether it's the food we eat, companies we support, our daily habits or how we vote, we have the power to...
Life After Hate: Trump Admin Stops Funding Former Neo-Nazis Who Now Fight White Supremacy 12 min
Heather Heyer is the latest casualty in a number of deaths at the hands of white nationalists. Foreign Policy recently published an FBI and Department of Homeland Security bulletin that concluded white supremacist groups were "responsible for 49 homicides in 26 attacks from...
Akala on Education and the Secret to Eternal Youth! 4 min
We asked rapper Akala about education, didn't realise we'd find out the secret to eternal youth. Thanks Akala!
Humans and The Land - A Celebration of Those Who Feed The World 41 min
Farming and farmers are the heart of Yann Arthus-Bertrand's work. In his latest film HUMAN, this theme takes a central space. In the continuity of this work, and in collaboration with France Agrimer, he goes beyond it with a sensitive film, dedicated to all those men and...
Israel Demolishes Bedouin Village to Build Jewish-Only Town 14 min
Despite protests, the Israeli government will displace the Bedouin population of Umm al-Hiran to a temporary area until a new neighborhood is built for them nearby. However, residents won't be welcome to return to the new Jewish-only city of Hiran.
What Is Emotional Intelligence and Why is it Important? 5 min
Many of humanity’s greatest problems stem not from a shortfall of technical or financial intelligence, but what we term emotional intelligence. It is through the acquisition of Emotional Intelligence that we stand to become better lovers, workers, friends and citizens. We are...
Arnold Schwarzenegger Delivers a Powerful Message to Neo-Nazis After Charlottesville 4 min
Following the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, Arnold Schwarzenegger delivered a powerful message to President Trump, suggesting what he should have said.  “In fact, as president of this great country, you have a moral responsibility to send an...
My Father Was Killed by a Far-Right Terrorist but You’ve Probably Never Heard of Him 4 min
Maz Saleem’s father who killed by a neo-Nazi terrorist, who then went on a bombing campaign - but you’ve probably never heard of him. Why?
Stunning Garden Let's Nature Take the Lead 5 min
Director Toby Amies visits Pascal Brault's verdant South of France garden set amid a range of mountains.
From Westminster to Washington, Instability is All Around 2 min
Pie doesn't in any way have another go at Trump.
Heather Heyer's Memorial Showed Her Legacy Will Be Magnified 6 min
VICE News attends the memorial service held for Heather Heyer, who was killed during the rally on Saturday when a car plowed into a group of counter-protesters. Elle Reeve speaks to Charlottesville Mayor Michael Signer after the memorial.
The History and Importance of the Antifascist Movement 33 min
President Trump is facing widespread criticism for his latest comments on the deadly white supremacist protest in Charlottesville, Virginia. Speaking at Trump Tower on Tuesday, Trump said the violence was in part caused by what he called the "alt-left." President Trump’s...
Historian: Trump Defends White Supremacy to Maintain Elite Power Structure 12 min
Dr. Gerald Horne holds the John J. and Rebecca Moores Chair of History and African American Studies at the University of Houston. His research has addressed issues of racism in a variety of relations involving labor, politics, civil rights, international relations and war...
This Chilling Charlottesville Doc Should Be Required Viewing for all Americans 22 min
On Saturday hundreds of white nationalists, alt-righters, and neo-Nazis traveled to Charlottesville, Virginia to participate in the “Unite the Right” rally. By Saturday evening three people were dead – one protester, and two police officers – and many more injured.  “VICE...
Peter Joseph & Abby Martin on Abolishing Capitalism 45 min
Peter Joseph is the founder of the Zeitgeist Movement, a grassroots, worldwide organization that advocates an alternative economic system based on sustainability, cooperation and human need. His most recent book, ‘The New Human Rights Movement,’ delivers a startling exposé...
Our Addiction to Economic Growth Is Killing Us -  We Need Degrowth Now 2 min
In this Viewsnight, anthropologist Jason Hickel asks if economic growth really makes our lives better. He is the author of The Divide: A Brief Guide to Global Inequality and its Solutions.
Forget Winnetou! Going Beyond Natives Stereotypes In Germany 4 min
“What does a world that respects Indigenous peoples look like, that’s working towards ending racism, colonialism, and other intersecting oppression on a global scale?”
The Tree Illusion 2 min
A film on the illusion of trees...and people.
Plea Deals Are A Deal With the Devil 6 min
A plea deal is an arrangement to resolve a case without going to trial. This is an option most often taken by those who cannot afford bail and want to go home instead of wait days, months, even years locked up in jail. An estimated 177,624 innocent Americans pleaded guilty in...
Food Cooperatives and Garlic 5 min
Cooperatives are businesses owned by the people who use their services. Many communities look to their local food co-ops as a way to maintain greater control over their food. Garlic is isolated as just one of many foods that can communicate the importance of retail food...
Defend the Sacred: Living Earth - Cooperation With All Beings 29 min
Sabine Lichtenfels speaking at "Defend the Sacred - Envision a Global Alternative" in Tamera (7th August).
Defend the Sacred - What Is Sacred Activism? 12 min
Martin Winiecki speaks about 'What is Sacred Activism?' in the opening speech (6th of August 2017) of the international gathering 'Defend the Sacred - Envision a global alternative' in Tamera.
How We Can Prevent Nuclear Apocalypse 7 min
A short film exploring transitional steps that countries can adopt which could lead to preventing nuclear weapon conflicts.
Family Camp: Documentary on Living Nonviolent Communication 35 min
A slice of life depiction about a camp in Vashon Island, WA that teaches parents how to parent nonviolently. Directed by: Hanna (Andie) Utkin.
You Are Being Watched: Movement Defense Against State & Corporate Surveillance 34 min
Ours is an age of historically unprecedented state and corporate surveillance. Our society's growing addiction to social media, smart phones and other forms of digital communication has ushered in a more interconnected society, but one that is almost entirely dependent on the...
None so Blind 11 min
None So Blind is a documentary about a particularly violent domestic abuse case in Northern Maine. It follows the story of a women rebuilding the relationship between her and her daughter, after leaving her long term boyfriend, and abuser.
The State of Our Feminist Movements 2 min
In today's global landscape, challenges inside and outside our feminist movements have sharpened, but so have we. So it's time to ask: what is the state of our collective movements today?
To Create Climate and Environmental Justice, We Need Your Solutions 2 min
It is increasingly clear that reverting this catastrophic climate crisis requires a deep systemic change to our economic, political and social structures along with the promotion of climate and environmental justice that places people and planet at the core. So what is the...
An Introduction to World Socialism - a Post-Capitalist Society 3 min
The present economic system is based upon the class ownership of the means of living. It is not geared to meeting our needs but to making profits for those who own the world’s resources. The gap between the rich and everyone else is now greater than ever before. Oxfam reports...
Naomi Klein: the Worst Is Yet to Come With Trump, so We Must Be Ready for Shock Politics 22 min
This is Part 2 of Amy Goodman's conversation with bestselling author and Intercept senior correspondent Naomi Klein about her book, "No Is Not Enough: Resisting Trump’s Shock Politics and Winning the World We Need."
Earth Overshoot Day Explained 3 min
This video explains our Ecological Footprint and Earth Overshoot Day with a particular focus on the #movethedate campaign to move back the day of ecological overshoot.
British Diplomat Argues for Gentle Revolution to Anarchism 2 min
Former British diplomat Carne Ross argues that representative democracy and capitalism are broken and that the only alternative is anarchism.
Island Earth 61 min
A rich tale of a young indigenous scientist's struggle for truth between science and tradition as he enters an industry that many feel is threatening his homeland. His complex journey through the inner workings of GMO chemical companies and traditional Hawaiian elders reveals...
John Oliver Dedicates an Entire Episode to Exposing Alex Jones as a Charlatan 22 min
Too easy? Definitely. But understanding how Alex Jones uses his "info warrior" persona to sell products offers a great lesson in media literacy.
Surviving the Holocaust to Saving Refugee Children - The Incredible Story of Lord Dubs 4 min
This man survived the Holocaust by fleeing to Britain as a child refugee. Now he’s helping to take the government to court to save other refugee children. This is the incredible story of Lord Alf Dubs.
The EU and Euroscepticism Explained 7 min
The European Union has been losing support among Europeans in recent years – but it's not all because of anti-immigrant attitudes.
Accidental Anarchist 86 min
Carne Ross was a government highflyer. A career diplomat who believed Western Democracy could save us all. But working inside the system he came to see its failures, deceits and ulterior motives. He felt at first hand the corruption of power. After the Iraq war Carne became...
Month of Rolling Resistance Reclaims Power From Dirty Frackers 10 min
Lancashire County Council and local residents said NO to fracking. The government overturned that decision and allowed fracking firm Cuadrilla to drill at a site on Preston New Road near Blackpool. Now local residents, councillors and concerned citizens are taking direct...
The Invisible Vegan 5 min
The Invisible Vegan is a 90-minute independent documentary that explores the problem of unhealthy dietary patterns in the African-American community, foregrounding the health and wellness possibilities enabled by plant-based vegan diets and lifestyle choices. Over the past...
Carl Sagan and Annie Druyan's Love Letter to the Universe 16 min
In the summer of 1977, NASA sent Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 on an epic journey into interstellar space. Together and alone, they will travel until the end of the universe.
People in Denmark Are Much Happier Than People in the United States. Here's Why. 6 min
Last week, in Denmark, Malthe and Lærke Knudson had a baby girl they named Emma. That same day, the Robinsons—Dale and Beth—had a little baby in the United States. They called her Rachel. Right now, they’re just two little babies keeping their parents awake at night. But...
The Urbal Fix: Creating Truly Sustainable Cities 60 min
A solution-oriented film about creating sustainable and democratic cities.
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