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---------- Forwarded message --------- From:Scott Noble <cont...@metanoia-films.org> Date: Fri, May 10, 2019, 2:08 PM Subject: Subterranean Fire - A New Documentary To: <ronj1...@gmail.com> Plutocracy - Subterranean Fire Hello everyone, I’ve just uploaded the final entry of the “Plutocracy” series: *Subterranean Fire*. It can be viewed online <https://Metanoia-Films.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9069210d21aa4d4fc05056fd8&id=cd09e0bf25&e=d703af9e01> for free. If you missed any of the previous four entries they can be viewed at the Metanoia website, where I’m currently holding a fundraiser for my next planned series. Plutocracy has been described by historian Sharon Smith as the “story of the American working class.” Subterranean Fire is my longest film to date, a full two hours, divided into three parts. All of the entries in the series were designed to be self-contained. In other words, you needn’t have viewed the previous films to enjoy the latest. The new documentary focuses mostly on the 1930’s to 1950’s – arguably the most important period in modern American history. These decades included the Great Depression, the peak of labor militancy in 1937 (probably the closest the US has come to a popular revolution since 1787), the rise of the “guest worker” phenomenon, the counter-attack against labor unions, the creation of the military industrial complex, the rise of the FBI, the foundations of the civil rights movement, and the purging of radicals from organized labor and public life. For those who think this is ancient history and not particularly relevant, you will be surprised to see the many parallels to current events. The film is particularly relevant insofar as it explains how American unions were rendered more and more powerless, leading ultimately to neoliberalism and a general lack of effective working-class resistance. I’m expecting a couple of reviews in the coming weeks, and will send those out as they come in. The subject matter of the Plutocracy series is not exactly light and fluffy. It’s frequently very dark, because it’s an accurate telling of the American experience. I’m not Ken Burns. But I’ve also tried to focus on some of the many inspiring episodes of American history: stories of ordinary people coming together and fighting back against incredible odds. Part V includes a section on the incredible sit-down wave of 1937, focusing extensively on the auto industry. I’ve also ended each film on a positive note. In part I it was the New Orleans general strike of 1892; in part II it was the Lawrence Textile Strike, etc. I end part V with the current resurgence of strike activity. Although the situation looks rather bleak, we witnessed more American strike activity in 2018 than any year since 1986. We also saw the largest strike in human history occur in India. At this year’s Milken Institute conference (basically a gathering of billionaires), one hedge fund manager warned that they either had to reform capitalism or face global revolution. There are interesting times ahead. Thank you again to everyone who has donated or otherwise contributed to my work. I will send out another email shortly explaining my next planned project. If you would like to see my films continue please consider donating to my fundraiser <https://Metanoia-Films.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9069210d21aa4d4fc05056fd8&id=20c8d01d61&e=d703af9e01> . Scott Noble This email was sent to ronj1...@gmail.com *why did I get this?* <https://Metanoia-Films.us5.list-manage.com/about?u=9069210d21aa4d4fc05056fd8&id=faa2d42fdd&e=d703af9e01&c=626b20de17> unsubscribe from this list <https://Metanoia-Films.us5.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=9069210d21aa4d4fc05056fd8&id=faa2d42fdd&e=d703af9e01&c=626b20de17> update subscription preferences <https://Metanoia-Films.us5.list-manage.com/profile?u=9069210d21aa4d4fc05056fd8&id=faa2d42fdd&e=d703af9e01> Metanoia Films · 7-529 Johnstone Rd. · Parksville, Bc v9p2k1 · Canada _________________________________________________________ Full posting guidelines at: http://www.marxmail.org/sub.htm Set your options at: https://lists.csbs.utah.edu/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
