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Jan 4

No Cops No Bosses

A revolutionary guide to the best films of 2022 For the best revolutionary films from previous years, see my lists for 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and earlier. Also, check out my list of the best revolutionary films of all time. You can also follow…

Black Lives Matter

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No Cops No Bosses
No Cops No Bosses
Black Lives Matter

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Dec 30, 2021

An Anticapitalist Guide to the Best Films of 2021

Aside from the record-breaking audience for the new Spiderman movie, not many people went to movie theaters this year, adding new urgency to questions about the future of movie theaters, and of film. There will always be money, and a path to profit, for the big blockbusters. What is always…

Best Of 2021

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An Anticapitalist Guide to the Best Films of 2021
An Anticapitalist Guide to the Best Films of 2021
Best Of 2021

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Mar 2, 2021

New Orleans Civil Rights Lawyer Fights Back Against Media Exploitation

In January, a news outlet called The Conversation blogged that they were spearheading a much needed dialogue about race. But, ironically, they began this project by stealing the words and ideas of a Black organizer. The Canadian bureau of The Conversation announced a new podcast called “Don’t Call Me Resilient”…

Racism

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This Canadian Media Organization Stole the Words of a Black Civil Rights Lawyer in New Orleans
This Canadian Media Organization Stole the Words of a Black Civil Rights Lawyer in New Orleans
Racism

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Jan 5, 2021

Nothing About Us Without Us

A Radical Guide to the Best Films of 2020 Crushed between COVID and the increasing dominance of streaming companies, the future of film festivals, movie theaters, and independent distribution is in danger. Filmmakers making challenging work are facing new obstacles in a profit-driven business that has rarely been hospitable to…

Film Reviews

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Nothing About Us Without Us
Nothing About Us Without Us
Film Reviews

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May 1, 2020

Visions of a Future Beyond Capitalism

35+ Revolutionary Films to Inspire you for a Better Future Check out my lists of best social justice films from 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and earlier. In this time of pandemic and quarantine, there is power in exploring the ways that past generations have confronted rising…

Film

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Visions of a Future Beyond Capitalism
Visions of a Future Beyond Capitalism
Film

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Dec 30, 2019

Class Struggle and the Best Films of 2019

For the best revolutionary films from previous years, see my lists for 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and earlier. Like society as a whole, Hollywood needs systemic change, from top to bottom. Despite the new opportunities that have opened up for a wider range of filmmakers to tell…

Movies

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Class Struggle and the Best Films of 2019
Class Struggle and the Best Films of 2019
Movies

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Dec 28, 2018

The Conscious Filmgoers Guide to the Best Films of 2018

For the best revolutionary films from other years, see my lists for 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and earlier. Peak TV is creating more opportunities for independent film directors, and for new stories to be told. Films from around the world are more accessible via streaming, and Netflix…

Movies

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The Conscious Filmgoers Guide to the Best Films of 2018
The Conscious Filmgoers Guide to the Best Films of 2018
Movies

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Dec 28, 2018

Films of the Resistance: Race, Class, Gender and the Best Films of 2017

For the best revolutionary films from other years, see my lists for 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and earlier. Seeing activists like Tarana Burke, Ai-jen Poo, and Rosa Clemente given a platform at the Golden Globes was a welcome change, but much more needs to be done to…

Movies

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Films of the Resistance: Race, Class, Gender and the Best Films of 2017
Films of the Resistance: Race, Class, Gender and the Best Films of 2017
Movies

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Dec 28, 2018

Black Excellence vs. White Mediocrity: The Best Films of 2016

Check out my lists of best social justice films from 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and earlier. The 2016 Oscar’s race pitted La La Land, a relatively sunny musical that celebrates a timeless and relatively white fantasy of Los Angeles; against Moonlight, a deeply moving and poetic Black…

Movies

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Black Excellence vs. White Mediocrity: The Best Films of 2016
Black Excellence vs. White Mediocrity: The Best Films of 2016
Movies

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Dec 28, 2018

#OscarsSoWhite: Race, Gender, and The Best Films of 2015

For the best revolutionary films from previous years, see my lists for 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012, and earlier. This week the Oscars were announced, and once again they were notable for a lack of diversity. Popular entertainment helps shape how we view the world, and Hollywood shapes the…

Movies

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#OscarsSoWhite: Race, Gender, and The Best Films of 2015
#OscarsSoWhite: Race, Gender, and The Best Films of 2015
Movies

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Jordan Flaherty

Jordan Flaherty

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Journalist, author, producer. See more at jordanflaherty.org.

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