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Introduction to Participatory Economics-Michael Albert (4/5)

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:54:21 +0000

Michael Albert gives an introduction to an alternative economic structure to capitalism.

Duration : 0:6:29

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Direct Participatory Democracy

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 02:50:23 +0000

Did you know the United States and the CIA are famous for overthrowing democracies and installing dictators around the world to increase the profits if the already rich? Did you know that several individuals that make large donations to our supposedly elected officials have made billions of dollars of profit off of war since September 11th 2001. How about our health care system which is designed to maximize profits from sickness and death for insurance and health care corporate executives and share holders?

There is only one way to stop the infinitely greedy from controlling our government. That is if you run for office, that’s right you. Direct Participatory Democracy is where the people get to vote on law and appropriations instead of corporate shill egocentric buffoons. We are here to help you run a Direct Participatory Democracy Campaign. Please visit us at http://www.whatisdemocracy.org. Thank You

Duration : 0:1:33

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Introduction to Participatory Economics-Michael Albert (5/5)

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:18:38 +0000

Michael Albert gives an introduction to his alternative economic structure to capitalism.

Duration : 0:5:37

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SFCG – Participatory Theater in DRC – Short movie

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 00:15:30 +0000

Search for Common Ground in DRC country director Lena Slachmuijlder speaks about using community-based participatory theater for conflict mitigation and peace building in DR Congo.

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Duration : 0:2:58

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Beyond Elections Documentary Part 3 (Participatory Budgeting II)

admin — Sun, 23 May 2010 11:13:00 +0000

From Venezuela’s Communal Councils, to Brazil’s Participatory Budgeting; from Constitutional Assemblies to grassroots movements, recuperated factories to cooperatives across the hemisphere- This documentary is a journey, which takes us across the Americas, to attempt to answer one of the most important questions of our time: What is Democracy? WWW.BEYONDELECTIONS.COM

Duration : 0:8:37

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Part 1, Participatory Forest Management

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 14:21:50 +0000

Part 1, Participatory Forest Management

Duration : 0:6:48

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Sershul Monastery Part 2 (Participatory Video – Tibetan)

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 03:57:02 +0000

This short participatory video was planned and filmed by a team of videographers from Sershul Monastery. It was later edited by project facilitator Tsering Perlo.

BACKGROUND

Home to 1300 monks, Sershul Monastery is the largest Gelug monastery in Kham, and the religious center of Zachukha County — the highest, largest, poorest, coldest, and most remote county in Sichuan Province.

Sershul was established in 1760. Many of the buildings were destroyed during the Cultural Revolution, but have since been rebuilt. It is home to numerous important relics, including a tooth belonging to Tsongkhapa, founder of the Gelug Order.

In September 2007, Triwa Rinpoche (acting head of Sershul Monastery) assembled a team of the monasterys resident videographers to work with facilitators from the Kham Film Project. The participants filmed an overview of Sershul Monastery, depicting its history and important landmarks. The resulting short film was edited by project facilitator Tsering Perlo, assisted by Nelson Walker and Lynn True.

PARTICIPANTS

Participant Filmmakers
Chönyi
Sönam Tsering
Chimé Dorjé
Sönam Drakpa

Facilitators
Tsering Perlo
Rikpé Dorjé
Nelson Walker
Philip Maysles

Series Producer
Kham Film Project

MORE INFORMATION

Kham Film Project – http://www.khamfilmproject.org/
Rabsal – http://www.rabsal.org/
THL – http://www.thlib.org/

Made possible with support from the Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation (http://www.sdrubin.org) and Columbia University School of the Arts Film Division.

Duration : 0:7:29

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Our Story Part 1 (Participatory Video – Tibetan)

admin — Sat, 08 May 2010 16:54:41 +0000

This short film was planned and filmed by students of the Xikang Tibetan Welfare School, founded by Dorje Tashi. It was edited on-site by project facilitator Cecil Esquivel-Obregón with input from the students.

BACKGROUND

Ba Lhagang is a small but fascinating town located in the Kham region of eastern Tibet. In recent times it has become known for the Golden Stupa complex built by Dorjé Tashi, a reincarnate lama from the area. The Golden Stupa attracts tourists from throughout China and abroad, and serves as an administrative center for Dorje Tashis various aid projects.

PARTICIPANTS

Participant Filmmakers
Lobsang Melissa Chödrön
Rikdzin Sherrie Drölma
Wang Celina Lhamo
Tenpa Harry Dargyé
Tsering Michael Samdrup
Könchok John Trashi

Facilitator/Editor
Cecil Matthai Esquivel-Obregón

MORE INFORMATION

Kham Film Project – http://www.khamfilmproject.org/
Machik – http://www.machik.org/
THL – http://www.thlib.org/

Made possible with support from the Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation (http://www.sdrubin.org) and Columbia University School of the Arts Film Division.

Duration : 0:7:26

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AKWOF Participatory Video Part 2

admin — Sun, 02 May 2010 03:18:24 +0000

Until recently, women and the disabled in Rwanda did not have the same opportunities as men to enjoy the benefits of sport. This Participatory Video was made by a group of female and disabled sports coaches, and shows the impact that football and sitball is having on the lives of girls and the disabled in Rwanda. The film was made during a two day video training workshop run by Insight. None of the directors had ever used a camera before.

Duration : 0:9:27

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Alma Flor Ada and Paulo Freire : Participatory Research

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:28:12 +0000

Participatory Research is a methodology responding to the principals of Liberation and Transformation. The foundation of Participatory Research is the acknowledgment that all human beings are capable of knowledge. It challenges the belief that research should be conducted only by specialists and recognizes that research should be part of everyone’s life. In this dialogue, Alma Flor Ada and Paulo Freire share ideas about Participatory Research as developed based on Paulo’s principals of Critical Education. Alma Flor Ada’s Books, CDs, and DVDs are available at delsolbooks.com

Duration : 0:9:1

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