Plan Colombia: Cashing in on the Drug War Failure7 reviews
Ed Asner

Cinema Libre, 2005

More Americans need to be made aware of what we are doing in Colombia.

+ Another Failure In the War On Drugs
+ Coke A Cola if I herd right....

Although most Americans probably know very little about Colombia, this country receives the most US "aid" after Israel and Egypt. Why? That's precisely the question this documentary attempts to answer. Under president Clinton, Plan Colombia was created as part of the "War on Drugs." There are ...
  
  











  



  
When the Mountains Tremble3 reviews
Rigoberta Menchú, Susan Sarandon

New Video Group, 2004

A captivating look at the Guatemalan Struggle

+ Besides learning a lot, it was enjoyable
+ Take your glasses off and see whats going on

When the Mountains Tremble is a documentary on the persecution of indigenous peoples in Guatemala. The movie was originally released in 1983 and received numerous accolades. The movie has been re-released both for its 10th year anniversary and more recently on DVD for its 20th year anniversary. The ...
  
  











  



  
The Power Of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil4 reviews

Community Service, Inc, 2006

Perhaps a useful blueprint for others in the future...

+ Fascinating, Educational and Empowering.
+ Eliminating Oil Dependency
+ Inspiring and shows the way ahead
  
  











  



  
Revelations: Latin American Wisdom for Every Day (Offerings for Humanity)5 reviews
Olivier Follmi

"Harry N. Abrams, Inc.", 2006

Such beauty.

+ Palabras de sabiduria y fotografías maravillosas
+ no complaints here
+ Beautiful pictures
  
  











  



  
Yes!1 review

Positive Futures Network

Yes! is hope for today

This is by far the most inspiring work I have seen on what people are doing instead of moping about how alienated or messed up the world is. These people are doing very strong institutional experiments that work. The word of these people's work needs to get out and be read. Awsome, inspiring, and ...
  
  











  



  
Burning Man: Beyond Black Rock6 reviews

Lightyear, 2006

Burning Man - What You Don't Know...

+ learning about Burning man
+ Burning Man for Dummies (in a good way)
+ No turning back.
  
  











  



  
Wobblies!: A Graphic History of the Industrial Workers of the World12 reviews

Verso, 2005

"Don't mourn, organize!"

+ Hopefully we can learn by example
+ a great intro to the Wobblies
+ A picture book for grown-ups
  
  











  



  
A Crude Awakening - The Oil Crash31 reviews
n/a

DOCURAMA, 2007

Compelling arguements to consider

+ Every American should see this documentary for true facts instead of BS!!
+ A Crude Awakening
+ Awakening.
  
  











  



  
Origins: African Wisdom for Every Day (Offerings for Humanity)12 reviews
Olivier Follmi, Danielle Follmi

"Harry N. Abrams, Inc.", 2005

Beautiful and Inspirational

+ African (Daily) Beauty, Wisdom and Life
+ Not just a coffee table book....
+ A Must have
+ Beautiful Book!!!
  
  











  



  
Putumayo Presents: Women of Latin America5 reviews
Various Artists

Putumayo World Music, 2004

Muy Hermosa!

+ Super addictive music
+ Vocal Prowess meets diverse styles
+ Epitome of Feminine Vocal Grace
+ Mesmerizing
  
  











  



  
No One Is Illegal: Fighting Racism and State Violence on the U.S.-Mexico Border10 reviews
Justin Akers Chacon, Mike Davis

Haymarket Books, 2006

Fair trade, working class solidarity, compassion, etc.

+ Great Book

This book dismantles the narratives we hear from the establishment media regarding undocumented workers. It covers the history of oppression migrant workers have faced, including beatings from the KKK and the Order of Caucasians, among other vigilantes organized by agribusiness interests. It also ...
  
  











  



  
The Ground Truth35 reviews
Herod Noel, Charles Anderson

Universal Studios, 2006

Everyone American should see this movie

+ Essential truths
+ Reality Check of Iraq War
+ One sided has got nothing to do with it...
  
  











  



  
Peace Is Every Step-Meditation In Action: The Life and Work of Thich Nhat Hanh12 reviews
Thich Nhat Hanh

Festival Media, 2005

Suberb, captures the essence of the man and his work...

+ The meaning of engaged Buddhism
+ Another Vote for the Bonus!!
+ Listen to the bonus feature
+ Inspiring ! ! !
  
  











  



  
Utne22 reviews

Ogden Publications, Inc., 2001

5 PLUS 5**********

+ Automatic renewal magazine

It always seems like a holiday when my UTNE arrives. It has never failed to delight me in my long tenure as a subscriber and fan. Nowadays, with so much of our "news" actually being political spin and hype, with that forced-fed feeling, it is so refreshing to be able to read interesting, ...
  
  











  



  
The Corporation179 reviews
Ray Anderson (II), Pope John XXIII

Zeitgeist Films, 2005

A must see/read. A very well researched and rather frightening eye opening doc and book.

+ Should be required viewing for Americans
+ Highly recommended!
+ Rhe Corporation
  
  











  



  
Shamans Drum3 reviews

Shamans Drum

The best Shamanic magazine around

+ Authentic, indigenous shamanic traditions
+ The Shaman's Drum

I have been a dedicated reader of this magazine for several years. I have always thoroughly enjoyed the articles and thought provoking material. This is NOT A "NEW AGE" magazine! It is for those who are interested in "core shamanism" and rituals by indigenous people(s). It would also be of interest ...
  
  











  



  
Killing Coyote2 reviews
Doug Hawes-Davis

High Plains Films, 2006

Strong Nature/Social Study Documentary

Somewhere on the fringe of traditional natural history programming, there is a special group of documentary films that deal specifically with the tenuous interaction between man and animal: Cane Toads, Rat, Deep Trouble, to name a few. Killing Coyote can be added to this list, bringing a lot of ...
  
  











  



  
New Internationalist2 reviews

New Internationalist

the view from the other side

+ excellent review of global issues

I love this magazine, it provides and in-depth view of social, economic, and political issues from the Southern (3rd world) perspective. A little left of objective, but a must read for those who want to become informed on something other than Western propaganda. It is now slick and full color, and ...
  
  











  



  
What Would Jefferson Do?: A Return to Democracy25 reviews
Thom Hartmann

Three Rivers Press, 2005

The ideology of Jefferson was right for then and right for now.

+ What would jefferson do?
+ Jefferson Explained
+ Democracy
  
  











  



  
The Sutras of Abu Ghraib: Notes from a Conscientious Objector6 reviews
Aidan Delgado

Beacon Press, 2007

Powerful writing

+ touching and troubling
+ Vivid
+ Sound and Fury
+ Notes from an open heart...