Michael Riordon

the view from where I live

20. More triumph, more catastrophe

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A short sharp video, just out, vividly illustrates the pioneering work of the Israeli grassroots organization Zochrot on Nakba Day (see previous posting below), and the stony ground in which Zochrot activists are determined to plant seeds of challenge and change:

http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=6767

Check it out.  Pass it on.

Author: Michael Riordon

Canadian writer and documentary-maker Michael Riordon writes/ directs/produces books and articles, audio, video and film documentaries, plays for radio and stage. A primary goal of his work is to recover voices and stories of people who have been silenced or marginalized, written out of the official version: First Nations (aboriginal) youth, Mozambican farmers, inmates in Canadian prisons, traditional healers in Fiji, queer folk across Canada, Guatemalan labour activists. Michael also leads courses, workshops and seminars for community organizations, trade unions, schools, colleges and universities.

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