No 75. February 2012. Includes two short films. Directed by Pete McGrain. Hosted by Woody Harrelson.
Contents:
Ethos (68 min.) -- The 99 percent (29 min.).
Summary:
"Ethos: WOODY HARRELSON blows the lid off our corrupt system in this powerful new documentary. Ethos examines the flaws in our systems that work against democracy, the environment and society as a whole. Unraveling the complex relationships between unregulated corporate power, the media and our system of government that guarantees the failure of our society at almost every level. With a stunning depth of research and breadth of analysis, this film delves deep into the inter-connected worlds of Politics, Multi-National Corporations and the Media. But more, Ethos offers a very simple but powerful solution that could change the world we live in."--Cover. "The 99 percent: The Occupy movement has become the largest global social movement in recent history and shows no sign of slowing down. But do the protests really have the potential to alter the course of world politics? They call themselves the "99 percent" and whether in Frankfurt, Athens or New York, the tactics and demands are the same everywhere. Using social media to coordinate efforts around the globe, the Occupy movement has sought to follow in the footsteps of the Arab Spring, replacing the Mubaraks and the Assads with the IMF and ECB. Despite its success many remain skeptical, and criticize the methods of the movement. As the protests continue to develop and spawn further sub-movements, what's next for outraged citizens of the global economic crisis?"--Cover.
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