You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train
The next Liberty Brew & View movie is:
Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train
Tuesday, June 16, 7:00pm
Doors open at 6:30 pm for food and beverages
On the big screen in City Nights Theater at Capital City Bar & Grill
3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL
Free Admission
View the trailer here.
In these turbulent times, Howard Zinn is inspiring a new generation. This acclaimed film looks at the amazing life of the renowned historian, activist and author. Following his early days as a shipyard labor organizer and bombardier in World War II, Zinn became an academic rebel and leader of civil disobedience in a time of institutionalized racism and war. His influential writings shine light on and bring voice to factory workers, immigrant laborers, African Americans, Native Americans and the working poor.Featuring rare archival materials and interviews with Zinn and colleagues such as Noam Chomsky, You Can’t Be Neutral captures the essence of this extraordinary man who has been a catalyst for progressive change for more than 60 years.
Narrated by Matt Damon • Featuring music by Pearl Jam, Woody Guthrie & Billy Bragg!
I'm glad a few people suggested this one because it's a good fit for Liberty Brew & View. My goal is to show movies that you don't often see in regular theaters and Zinn reveals history that you don't often read in regular text books. Noam Chomsky said about Zinn, "it is no exaggeration to say he has changed the consciousness of a generation." I'd say he changed the consciousness of several generations.
This movie is well put together so it's engaging for anyone whether you've never heard of Zinn or if you've read all his books.
The July 21 movie will be The Take.