Pete Seeger at Brave New Filmshttp://bravenewfilms.org/topics/pete-seeger2008-12-05T10:58:42ZPete Seeger and Majora Carter: This Brave Nation episode 4http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/42370-pete-seeger-and-majora-carter-this-brave-nation-episode-42008-12-05T10:58:42Zrobertgreenwald
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<p><blockquote><p>"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead </p></blockquote><p>The upcoming episode of <a href="http://bravenation.com/pete_seeger_majora_carter.php">This Brave Nation</a> featuring Pete Seeger and Majora Carter epitomizes that sentiment. Pete Seeger has played an active role in every social movement in modern history, from early union battles to Civil Rights to the anti-war movement. At 89, Pete is not only a reminder of our nation's history of turbulence and triumph, he is also an inspiration for our vibrant future. </p><p> Perhaps that's what gave him an instant connection with Majora Carter. The Executive Director and Founder of <a href="http://www.ssbx.org/">Sustainable South Bronx</a>, Majora has worked tirelessly to reshape the neighborhood of her youth by encouraging sustainability, alternative transportation, and a national green-collar job agenda. These two committed individuals are definitely taking action to change our world, and their conversation is not to be missed. </p><p> And speaking of taking action, it's time to PARTY! July 13th we will bring you LIVE the <a href="http://bravenation.com/premiere.php">final episode of This Brave Nation</a>, featuring 2 very special guests. How can we share this with all of you live? House parties, that's how. <a href="http://bravenation.com/premiere.php">Sign up now</a> to host a house party featuring the This Brave Nation episode of your choice, followed by a LIVE episode of This Brave Nation. </p><p> In the meantime, don't forget to make a donation today to This Brave Nation — <a href="https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/552/p/10040/bravenation?utm_source=">2 DVDs of the first five episodes for just $15</a>. We're going to start shipping these DVDs tomorrow, June 23, so get 'em while they're hot! </p><p> Lastly, we've extended our contest deadline for <a href="http://bravenation.com/heroes.php">The Brave Nation Young Activist Award</a> to June 27. That gives you an extra week to <a href="http://bravenation.com/heroes.php">nominate your local unsung hero</a>! </p><ul> <li>Julia Dann worked as a community development organizer in rural Costa Rica. </li><li>At 27, Kyle Serrette became a lead organizer for AFSCME's United Nurses Associations of California. </li><li>In 1999 as a high school student, Charity Ryerson she was responsible for persuading the Indianapolis City-County Council to adopt a resolution condemning China's occupation of Tibet and the treatment of the Tibetan people. </li></ul> <p>What young activist do you know that's making the world a better place? <a href="http://bravenation.com/heroes.php">Let us know — soon</a>! </p><p> Who's <a href="http://www.theagitator.net/communications/this-brave-nation/">buzzing</a> about This Brave Nation? </p><blockquote> Permit me a personal moment. Like you, I often wonder why I do what I do. And because I've done it for so long, I sometimes wonder whether it all was worth it. Well, make no mistake. It was and is. Especially when the reasons are so graphically and emotionally recorded on film. Let me explain. Last night I watched — online — the second episode in a remarkable series co-produced by The Nation magazine and Brave New Foundation. ...Print married with film. Film and print married with the internet. Internet married with text, audio and video. Text, audio and video married with ACTION. You don't need a user's manual to get the beauty of all this integration. <p> It truly is one of the best things you guys have ever done -- the discussions are amazing. Truly. And, quite frankly, a whole lot of folks need some inspiration to get up off their asses right now. </p><p> - Christy at <a href="http://firedoglake.com">Firedoglake</a> (via email) </p></blockquote></p>
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Why is Pete Seeger One of My Heroes?http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/42369-why-is-pete-seeger-one-of-my-heroes2008-12-05T10:58:42Zchristophersprinkle
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<p><p>James Baldwin. Kurt Vonnegut. Pete Seeger. </p><p>These are my heroes. Three men who came from radically different backgrounds and yet all helped influence and change the world through their words. I never had the opportunity to meet Baldwin. I saw Vonnegut once on a street in New York City and was too starstruck to say anything (I redeemed myself years later by writing him a letter inviting him to be on my radio show. He couldn’t do it, but he did write back!) Pete though (everyone calls him Pete), I've had the incredible honor of meeting on more than one occasion. <br /><br />I first met him at his home in Beacon, NY. I was producing a radio special for Pacifica Radio Archives with Tim Robbins interviewing Pete about activism and folk music. It was extraordinary and seemed a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Never would I have imagined I would be so fortunate as to meet the man again, but when <a href="http://bravenation.com/"><em>This Brave Nation</em></a> was first conceived, Pete was one of the first people we agreed on having in the series. </p></p>
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This Brave Nation Trailerhttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/28018-this-brave-nation-trailer2008-12-05T10:58:43ZBrave New Foundation
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<p>Sneak peak at the new documentary series from Brave New Foundation and The Nation coming out Spring 2008.</p>
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