Britain
New British documentary ‘Shoot to Kill’ asks, But who is the terrorist?
November 13, 2024“Murder, kidnapping, torture and intimidation were a routine part of Viet Cong (VC) and People’s Army of Vietnam (PAVN) operations during the Vietnam War.” They accused their enemies of precisely what the empire’s soldiers were doing,...
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‘Poetry for the Many’: Jeremy Corbyn and Len McCluskey’s anti-establishment anthology
October 28, 2024Poetry for the Many is a resource for people looking for solace and encouragement in difficult times, people who need to feel that they are part of a global movement against war, repression, and deprivation.
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Fascists rampage across the U.K. targeting Muslims and refugees
August 5, 2024Scenes reminiscent of Nazi Germany’s Kristallnacht unfolded as right-wing mobs shattered windows and tried to burn people alive.
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‘The Old Oak’: Another masterwork from Ken Loach
July 9, 2024Ken Loach’s current film The Old Oak is yet another timeless masterwork from one of cinema’s greatest directors.
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Pride and Billy Elliot: same strike, contrasting portrayals
July 5, 2024Both Billy Elliot and Pride are set during the pivotal 1984-5 Miners’ Union strike in northern England, where miners struggled for over a year against the implacable Thatcher government to win better working conditions.
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