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you can watch the full film on PBS website – link in copy below
the film, which is a part of american history seldom displayed, tells the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in north carolina’s largest city (wilmington) in 1898 — the only successful coup d’état in the history of the united states to date. stoking fears of “negro rule,” self-described white supremacists used intimidation and violence to destroy black political and economic power and overthrow wilmington’s democratically-elected, multi-racial government. black residents were murdered and thousands were banished.
the story of what happened in wilmington was suppressed for decades until descendants and scholars began to investigate. today, many of those descendants — black and white — seek the truth about this intentionally buried history. the film is available on pbs website for viewing,
see the full film for FREE (click here) if you have AMAZON PRIME or just $3 if you dont have prime
“i was cackling throughout this whole thing. this man reminds me of the freaks of the dada movement and i love it endlessly! its so dumb but i love artists who are just purely chaotic and do whatever comes to mind.“ its hard to give it a better review, but i couldn’t help but see the dark side of warhol, in here with trickles of trump, jeff koons, kanye, vito accunchi and elon musk basically all those sensationalist desperados begging for your attention at any price. ideas that are often so silly i would have rejected it it my small shop… like the fascist finger sculpture infront of the stock exchange, or the perfume ad at the venice biennale. while i still highly recommend this film and while i fully enjoyed the guggenheim show which i attended at the launch, i will always consider maurizio a french fry – and not a proper meal. by uh
aaron bushnell was just 25-year-old when he set himself on fire in front of the israeli embassy in washington on february 25, 2024
bushnell’s act was the second self-immolation protesting united states support for israel in the 2023 war, which has killed over 40,000 palestinians to date (with more than half being women and children *PBS) and resulted in a major humanitarian crisis. in december 2023, another protestor set herself on fire at the israeli consulate in atlanta.
aaron bushnell was a U.S. air force devops engineer, troubled by what he saw. he died after setting himself on fire outside the front gate of the embassy of israel in washington, D.C. immediately before the act, bushnell said that he was protesting against “what people have been experiencing in palestine at the hands of their colonizers” and declared that he “will no longer be complicit in genocide”, after which he doused himself with a flammable liquid and set himself on fire. as he burned, bushnell repeatedly shouted “free palestine!” after he collapsed onto the ground, two secret service officers attempted to extinguish the flames while a third covered for them with their weapon. bushnell was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and was declared dead in the evening. despite the media ignoring this act of defiance, this selflessness should not be forgotten in this selfish world. to peace and safety for all innocent israelis and all palestinians. by xy
shelter bar an audiophile venue on the quiet outskirts of tokyo japan – all blues bar new york city
resident advisor exploring japan’s rich culture of listening bars and audiophile venues. it’s a culture rooted in the joy of discovering music, and listening to that music in the best possible environment—that means precision-made speakers, amps, turntables and mixers. tucked away in basements, back-alleys and high-rise buildings, these bars come in different shapes and sizes, but they are united by their pursuit of quality, with owners endlessly fine-tuning their audio setups to create an enriching experience for anyone who visits. these are wonderful settings for people to share their love of music, serving as a “third place”—somewhere to unwind in between their time at work and home. though they’re the result of long-standing traditions, listening bars offer a glimpse into progressive japan, one of the world’s most vibrant places for music discovery. by dd
“4 more years, 4 more years…” of this, do you remember?
captain kirk and the crew are examining radio signals originating on earth and become confused by the messages broadcast by president trump. enjoy. by cm
– “not so much. it is so personal how people react. i don’t know if i can have any control over that. skateboards beg for artwork and inherently with skateboards, it’s going to be used and destroyed. it’s not meant to last.”
mike giant x FTC skateshop skate series
mike giant with his tatoos
very cool print that belongs on my wall…. sold out look for it on ebay – media: 1 color screen print on natural 100# cover stock, size: 24″ x 18″ edition of 100, signed & numbered by mike giant year: 2021 printed by x bloom press / oakland, CA. by nk
“everything is wrapped in mystery… the arrogance of the human experience to think we can dominate nature”
“who are the “savages”?”
“…these elections are a form of choreographed escapism, for the public to avoid and evade facing the real problems of the society… its like a safe place you take children to when they are frightened by real issues in their lives, and you give them something to focus on..”
georg wilhelm friedrich hegel – just observing
hulk hogen “…its a way of calming a population that’s getting increasingly nervous… the show changes nothing, it calms the public, it distracts, you hope that they forget, and then its over, and pretty quick, like trump, biden, bush obama…”
richard wolff is a professor emeritus of economics at the university of massachusetts amherst, wolff has also taught economics at yale university, and the sorbonne in paris, and more – click here if video not available richard wolff: the final case against donald j. trump
henry kissinger – war criminal
this interview reminds me of adam curtis’ incredible documentary called “hypernormalization” which i am sure richard is a fan of too… if you have not seen that, it means you’re new to TS, so here is the link to that post from some years ago – more relevant today than ever – must watch a work of art in its own right. enjoy this interview, its genuinely thought provoking… by dd
“…most people learn to deal with life and relationships… the artists doesn’t, because he is unable to spend the time to do that…”
“my personal life tends to remain in a state of chaos – and i never seems to have the time to put it all together…”
“i understand people more, before i was incredibly naive, i would fall in love at the drop of a hat, or give myself fully to people… i now know the way of the world these days”
this was the first ever authorized nick cave documentary directed by nanni jacobson
nick cave with iggy pop
above – nick cave and anita lane. the film spans nick caves career from birthday party onwards.
above – a young brad pitt and nick cave in and early film : johnny suede
nick in berlin
this docu was broadcasted on tv stations in various countries (germany, australia, israel, switzerland, austria, italy)
nick cave straight to you documentary – if not available here click here
the macabre crooner documented here with his favorite outfits and gorgeous lyrics, the highs and lows of life are all captured here… some nice insights on an intimate level with nick cave. nick reveals how he has finally aged and knows the world a bit better, burned by love, still unable to manage his personal life, and disappointed by the outcome of his rehab, he still finds himself in his depths of darkness, but he feel he has now a good grasp on life and is finally a well-adjusted citizen of sorts. the footage is not beautifully shot but the substance and insights are all there. recommended for any nick cave fan. by xy
stars ralph fiennes, walter murch, and winston churchill amongst others
ralph fiennes reads the transcripts of norman darbyshire who was a british spy who worked for the SOE and the MI6. he played a key role in the 1953 coup d’état that overthrew mohammed mossadegh, the democratically-elected prime minister of iran.
the cia is quoted acknowledging the coup was carried out “under cia direction” and “as an act of u.s. foreign policy, conceived and approved at the highest levels of government”.
watch how the MOSAD worked with iran in helping the shah to remain in and grip to power.
coup 53 documentary directed by taghi amirani – if unavailable click here
must watch… riveting, provocative and revelatory, coup 53 plays out like one of john le carré’s spy thrillers and is one of the most important and relevant documentaries of our time. 10 years in the making, the film – a meta textual account – seeks to uncover the past and expose the underhandedness that went into staging a coup d’état, by british and american forces, in 1953 iran- overthrowing the democratically elected government of prime minister mossadegh, reinstating the shah as head of the state, and ultimately leading to the revolution.
through a series of video interviews and transcripts – some aired as part of a documentary-series ‘end of empire’ and some that never saw the light of day, but were carefully preserved – the film’s director – taghi amirani – stitches together an intricate yarn that is gripping, powerful and extremely detailed in both its analysis and its cinematic scope. this is what documentaries need to be. riveting, provocative and revelatory, coup 53 plays out like one of john le carré’s spy thrillers and is one of the most important and relevant documentaries of our time.
10 years in the making, the film – a meta textual account – seeks to uncover the past and expose the underhandedness that went into staging a coup d’état, by british and american forces, in 1953 iran- overthrowing the democratically elected government of prime minister mossadegh, reinstating the shah as head of the state, and ultimately leading to the revolution.
through a series of video interviews and transcripts – some aired as part of a documentary-series ‘end of empire’ and some that never saw the light of day, but were carefully preserved – the film’s director – taghi amirani – stitches together an intricate yarn that is gripping, powerful and extremely detailed in both its analysis and its cinematic scope. this is what documentaries need to be. by nw
gilles peress’s seminal publication documents life under the iranian regime during the late 1970s including the american embassy hostage crisis. telex iran is an extraordinarily personal document of a public event. the photographs peress took over a five-week period during 1979-1980 focus on the seizure of the american embassy and a number of hostages in tehran by student proxy groups of the new iranian regime. however, the book forms neither a study nor an analysis of that singular event. peress’ photographs do not purport to tell the story – any story – but are the nearly seismographic record of the photojournalist’s perceptions, encounters, and not least, his emotions as he moves through the city and the countryside of a nation in upheaval. involved one day, alienated the next; insightful in tabriz, at sea in qom; attracted to one subject, repelled by another, telex iran beats out the raw rhythms of iran’s dislocations, both historical and individual. first published in 1984, this exceptionally designed book established gilles peress’ reputation as a documentary photographer. originally published by aperture and contrejour in 1984. this is the scalo edition from 1997 published in the same trim size but in hardcover. price $1,250 signed at dashwood books. by ar
less rasta more rude-boy – margaret thatcher’s england fueled the fire behind the two tone ska back in 1979 – with a distinctive look and an original sound
anti racists, all inclusive, with a jamaican influenced british made beat
“two tone britain (2004) – ska 2tone documentary” if not available click here
the two-tone music genre and movement originated in the late 1970s in coventry, england, when young musicians combined reggae, ska, and rocksteady with punk and new wave. the term “two-tone” was coined by jerry dammers, the keyboard player for the specials, one of the most prominent bands in the two-tone movement. the name represented the racial unity and harmony that came from black and white musicians working together. by dd
and the other gem of a set on the bible form the the “animals”
we love this man… just brilliant. watch him take apart the old testament in the funniest of ways. and don’t worry the bible is next. all that’s missing is the qur’on followed by the adventures of pinoccio to finish the set. by uh
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