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El Salvadorian National Debate 1988
Date: 1/1/1991Call Number: JG/ 124AFormat: Cass AProducers: Judy GerberCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
An overview of the El Salvadorian National Debate of 1988, organized by the Catholic Church. 72 grassroots and social organizations joined forces to form the Committee for the National Debate, discuss peace and produce a consensus document with a socioeconomic platform to be addressed by both sides of the debate. Committee members also discuss obstacles to peace negotiations, such as the presence of armed forces, the corruption of the judicial system and the structural problems created by foreign loans.
Lincoln Bergman interviewed about the 1960s
Date: 1/1/2007Call Number: V 372Format: Mini DVProgram: Lincoln Bergman 1960s intercviewCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Spanish language TV in San Francisco speaks with Lincoln Bergman about the history of protest and events of the 1960s. Conducted on Sproul Hall steps at UC Berkeley.
Resisting Militarism and Social, Economic Injustice in El Salvador
Date: 1/2/1992Call Number: JG/ 127AFormat: Cass AProducers: Judy GerberCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
A member of the FMLN recounts the 6 major conjunctures of democratic struggle against institutionalized militarism and social injustice. This begins with the mass insurrections in 1932 after the democratically elected government was overthrown by the Minister of War and ending with the organization of the Peace Agreements in 1992.
Political Infighting in the Arab Countries
Date: 1/1/1970Call Number: CE 280Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Professor George Weightman discusses social progress, land reforms, and educational opportunities in Egypt. The instability of the Lebanese government, how feudalism and religious sectarianism prevent class solidarity. Also on the Ba'athist party and their presence in Lebanon and the Nazi-backed National Socialist Party in Syria.
Cuauhtemoc Cardeñas speaks at UC Berkeley
Date: 11/16/1989Call Number: JG/ 139AFormat: Cass AProducers: Judy GerberCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
The founder of the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PDR) in Mexico speaks against US intervention in Central and Latin America. He addresses questions about the role of anti-imperialist actions in the US in support of Mexico, and discusses the creation of new, egalitarian trade relationships between North and South American economies.
International Womens Day 1984 - In the Name of Democracy - Taking to the Street - Armed Forces Day demos 1984
Date: 1/1/1984Call Number: V 476Format: VHSCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
International Womens Day march and protest at the Presidio organized by Women Against Imperialism.
In the Name of Democracy - short documentary on the US managed elections in El Salvador in 1982. Interviews with several US and international journalists, activists in Mothers Committee for the Disappeared, FMLN, and FDR.
Takin' to the Street - KQED special on radicals of the sixties who are still active in grassroots struggle today. Interviewees include Angela Davis, Ericka Huggins, Karen Koonan, Judy Gumbo-Albert, Dan Siegel, Mario Savio
Interview with artist and Puerto Rican independence activist Marta Rodriguez, who discusses Puerto Rico's history, US colonialism, and performs some of her music.
Members of National Committee to Free Puerto Rican Prisoners of War speak about the Puerto Rican independence movement and the imprisonment of Puerto Rican freedom fighters.
Anti-Armed Forces Day protests at Fisherman's Wharf in SF. Protestors attempt to board military ships but are violently pushed back by police and military personnel.
Cabildo De Mujeres – Women’s Townhall Meeting
Date: 1/1/1986Call Number: V 491Format: VHSProducers: Sistema Sandinista de TelivisionCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Women gather to discuss and debate proposed changes to the Nicaraguan constitution. They argue for and against legalized and decriminalized abortion, divorce, rape, domestic violence, and parental rights of mothers. Includes discussion of the opening of the constitution - that society is based on the equality of women.
Magda Enriquez of Nicaragua
Date: 1/1/1986Call Number: V 494Format: VHSCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
The Nicaraguan leader speaks to an assembly of north American feminists about women in Nicarauga and in the Sandinista revolution, as well as the role she has played as both a Sandinista Revolutionary and a feminist organizer in Nicaragua.
Interview with Noam Chomsky
Date: 2/15/1988Call Number: KP 475Format: Cass A & BProgram: Alternative RadioCollection: North American Anti-Imperialists
Noam Chomsky, professor of Linguistics at MIT, interviewed at his home in Lexington, Massachusetts. He discusses the relationship and shared interests between the elite structure of the US, the control of information and corporations. He also shares his perspectives on Latin American politics, Israel, and what the US public can do to increase political awareness and transform the situation.
Philippines: Bangon! (Arise!)
Date: 1/1/1976Call Number: Vin 014Format: VinylProducers: Paredon Records, Philippine National Democratic StruggleCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
This collection of songs is the product of an underground project of Filipino workers and revolutionaries that joined together in the Philippine National Democratic Struggle. Taking four years to complete, this album sends a united message of resistance against the military regime of dictator Ferdinand Marcos and the American imperialist engine that supported it. Includes extensive liner notes.
