Anarchism in America
This film was released in 1983, A colorful and provocative survey of anarchism in America, the film attempts to dispel popular misconceptions and trace the historical development of the movement.
The film explores the movement both as a native American philosophy stemming from 19th century American traditions of individualism, and as a foreign ideology brought to America by immigrants.
The film features rare archival footage and interviews with significant personalities in anarchist history including Murray Boochkin and Karl Hess, and also live performance footage of the Dead Kennedys.
Produced by pacific films
I rather enjoyed this documentary. Especially the clips of Emma Goldman and the interviews. It’s kind of sad that people still have that misconception of what Anarchism is, to this very day. As we continue to see shades of blue and red and bicker over which puppet is the best one to lead us all.
I am an Anarchist. As I wrote on this blog entitled, “What anarchy means to me” . In a nutshell, Anarchism is the essence of freedom growing within that we all encompass inside of us. I think there are many anarchist out there that just don’t have a clue that they are truly anarchist. All we need to do is pick up a book written by the anarchist of yesteryear, such as from Emma Goldman, Proudhon, Kropotkin, ETC. And realize that how we view this world and that burning desire for true freedom deep down inside us, resonates with their point of view. As I found out myself.
Well enjoy this well put documentary. Leave any comments down below. Please share if you enjoyed. Peace, love, freedom.