March 16th marked the 57th anniversary of the unspeakable My Lai Massacre perpetrated by the United States Army during the Vietnam War. This tragedy saw over 500 civilians including 200 children slaughtered in the most barbaric way. Make no mistake, atrocities in the name of US imperialism like this are not uncommon, this massacre was only the first documented on camera for the American public to see. It galvanized the anti-War movement in the 60s.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:44 Section 1 - Causes and Conditions
4:47 Q&A 1
9:52 Section 2 - The Massacre Itself
30:53 Q&A 2
42:14 Section 3 - Role of Journalism in Exposing War Crimes and Sparking Anti-War Movements
1:06:20 Conclusion
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March 16th marked the 57th anniversary of the unspeakable My Lai Massacre perpetrated by the United States Army during the Vietnam War. This tragedy saw over 500 civilians including 200 children slaughtered in the most barbaric way. Make no mistake, atrocities in the name of US imperialism like this are not uncommon, this massacre was only the first documented on camera for the American public to see. It galvanized the anti-War movement in the 60s.
Visit us at:
Peoples School for Marxist-Leninist Studies: peoplesschool.us
Party of Communists USA: partyofcommunistsusa.net
New Outlook Publishers: newoutlookpublishers.store
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:44 Section 1 - Causes and Conditions
4:47 Q&A 1
9:52 Section 2 - The Massacre Itself
30:53 Q&A 2
42:14 Section 3 - Role of Journalism in Exposing War Crimes and Sparking Anti-War Movements
1:06:20 Conclusion
Films and other media may appear to some simply as forms of entertainment. The reality is, however, that film can shape how the public thinks. Films can be used to advance society by pushing pro-peace ideals or it can galvanize the public for the next imperialist war. For this reason, the film industry serves as an important battleground for Socialists. Join us as we dive into the role of films in shaping public perception.
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Peoples School for Marxist-Leninist Studies: peoplesschool.us
Party of Communists USA: partyofcommunistsusa.net
New Outlook Publishers: newoutlookpublishers.store
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:52 Section 1 - Film in the Battle of Ideas by John Howard Lawson
1:50 Video - John Howard Lawson testifies before HUAC
16:05 Q&A 1
26:35 Section 2 - The Hollywood Ten
39:00 Q&A 2
46:45 Section 3 - The Function of Film in Class Society
54:05 Q&A 3 and Conclusion
The People’s School for Marxist-Leninist Studies
March 16th marked the 57th anniversary of the unspeakable My Lai Massacre perpetrated by the United States Army during the Vietnam War. This tragedy saw over 500 civilians including 200 children slaughtered in the most barbaric way. Make no mistake, atrocities in the name of US imperialism like this are not uncommon, this massacre was only the first documented on camera for the American public to see. It galvanized the anti-War movement in the 60s.
Visit us at:
Peoples School for Marxist-Leninist Studies: peoplesschool.us
Party of Communists USA: partyofcommunistsusa.net
New Outlook Publishers: newoutlookpublishers.store
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:44 Section 1 - Causes and Conditions
4:47 Q&A 1
9:52 Section 2 - The Massacre Itself
30:53 Q&A 2
42:14 Section 3 - Role of Journalism in Exposing War Crimes and Sparking Anti-War Movements
1:06:20 Conclusion
