Michael Berkowitz

Michael Berkowitz, a veteran of the civil rights and anti-war movements, has been Land Use Planning Consultant to the government of China for many years. He taught Chinese and American History at the college level, worked with Eastern Kentucky Welfare Rights Org. with miners, and was an officer of SEIU.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Michael Berkowitz

“The Settlers”: an unsettling look at the Israeli settlements issue
February 2, 2016 By Michael Berkowitz
A compelling, must see, tour de force outline of the issue that has helped fuel 50 years of Middle East conflicts.
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“13 Hours” and “Cartel Land”: Cries and whispers
January 27, 2016 By Michael Berkowitz
"Cartel Land" is a serious film, evenhanded in showing the complexities of vigilante action.
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“The Big Short” in review: The fire next time
January 14, 2016 By Michael Berkowitz
The film version of Michael Lewis' non-fiction book "The Big Short" is a high percentage earner in the Great Recession sweepstakes.
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“The Revenant”: Voice in the wilderness
January 13, 2016 By Michael Berkowitz
"The Revenant" is a powerful, soaring reverie of love, duty, and survival . . . an environmentalist's epic.
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“99 Homes” : shelter skelter
October 29, 2015 By Michael Berkowitz
Writer Director Ramin Bahrani has effectively recast hell as the foreclosure real estate market.
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“Black Panther Party: Vanguard of the Revolution” – unfinished business
October 14, 2015 By Michael Berkowitz
A stirring montage of film clips, talking heads and still photos of one of the most dramatic movements in modern history.
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California rolls in new film ‘East Side Sushi’
September 24, 2015 By Michael Berkowitz
Anthony Lucero's fine film uses the framework of food film to deftly explore class, work, ethnicity, and sexism.
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“Ricki and the Flash”: blinded by the light
August 20, 2015 By Michael Berkowitz
The cast tried so hard. But the jokes were tortured and the warmth didn't reach room temperature.
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