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Capitalism: A Love Story

politicalmediareview — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:04:57 +0000

Michael Moore’s latest documentary is a critique of capitalism- in mainstream theaters- pretty big deal. “Capitalism: A Love Story” starts off comparing the US to the Roman Empire- a fairly easy task. In addition to other commentary, the documentary seems to be focused on the anti-capitalist stance of various Catholic priests, the consequences of the housing crisis, corporate bailouts and, finally, some alternatives in the form of worker-run workplaces.

Shelter: a Squatumentary

politicalmediareview — Thu, 21 May 2009 14:27:00 +0000

For me, one of the highlights of this spring's anarchist bookfair in San Francisco was the opportunity it provided to reconnect with the squatting scene in the Bay Area. In several communities I've visited recently, there has been much discussion of squatting. And, as luck would have it, over the weekend of the bookfair, there was a screening of the film Shelter - a Squatumentary.

We Shall Not Be Moved: Posters and the Fight Against Displacement in L.A.’s Figueroa Corridor

politicalmediareview — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:58:31 +0000

Gentrification is one of those great battles the working class continues fight on a regular basis. Not that it has much of a choice. Urban desirability and the quest for community in cities across the United States have turned many a block into "neighborhoods in transition," condominium war zones where the enemy combatants are the less well-to-do.