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Residents of rural Tennessee share stories of the damage caused by strip mining to their homes and their communities with governor Ray Blanton in an office of the state capital in Nashville. Likely recorded on April 8, 1975 during a rally for the “Save Our Cumberland Mountains” campaign.
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An anti-strip mining rally in Nashville organized by SOCM, Save Our Cumberland Mountains, on April 8, 1975.
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An anti-strip mining rally in Nashville organized by SOCM, Save Our Cumberland Mountains. The group attempts to meet with Governor Ray Blanton but is only granted a meeting with his aide, James Allen.
Two videos about community activism in Chicago. The first discusses protests and other actions supported by the Organization of the Northeast (O.N.E.) for housing rights. The second discusses crime against senior citizens and the portrayal of crime in the media.
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Footage of protests against the Indian Point Energy Center, a nuclear power plant located just outside of New York City, followed by rehearsals of a scene featuring two actors.
“Reclaiming America” is a short documentary about the American Agriculture Movement’s 1985 protest in front of the Chicago Board of Trade. The protesters, family farmers, target futures trading and the speculative shorting tactics used in the financial system. 49 protesters were arrested over two days. Footage focuses on speeches from Wayne Cryts, president of the American Agricultural Movement.
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Raw footage shot for The 90’s election specials. This tape features footage inside and outside Madison Square Garden before the Democratic National Convention begins, including a speech by Mayor David Dinkins and several protests and performances.
This video documents the Whole Earth Catalog Demise Party held at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. Creator Stewart Brand organized the event to debate the best use of the twenty thousand dollars profit held by Whole Earth. Various individuals lobby for serious and satirical causes, including Paul Krassner. Followed by a segment with Brand on the Dick Cavett Show.