Culture

“The Abolitionists”: must-see TV

January 16, 2013 By Norman Markowitz

"The Abolitionists" should be seen by as many viewers as possible and shown widely in public schools.

People’s World sports writer honored by public TV

January 10, 2013 By Special to People’s World

When he is not doing journalism and community media Neil teaches history at a local junior high school, reads comic books and spends time with his girlfriend, Lisa.

History, Tarantino style: “Django Unchained”

January 8, 2013 By Chris Elliott

"Django Unchained" takes a central tragedy of American history and re-imagines it as exploitation-film revenge fantasy.

“Koch Brothers Exposed”: must-see DVD hits hard

January 7, 2013 By Tim Pelzer

Director Robert Greenwald shines a penetrating light on the way in which billionaire brothers Dave and Charles Koch have used their money to impose their conservative agenda.

Movies you might have missed: Ace in the Hole

January 2, 2013 By Joseph Zimmermann

The corrupting influence of mass media in a capitalist society has been the focus of several films.