Howard Zinn

In these turbulent times, Howard Zinn is inspiring a new generation. This acclaimed film looks at the amazing life of the renowned historian, activist and author of the landmark book 'A People's History of the United States', an eye-opening history from the perspective of the disenfranchised. Following his early days as a shipyard labor organizer and bombardier in World War II, Zinn became an academic rebel and leader of civil disobedience in a time of institutionalized racism and war. His influential writings shine light on and bring voice to factory workers, immigrant laborers, African Americans, Native Americans and the working poor. Featuring rare archival materials and interviews with Zinn and colleagues such as Noam Chomsky, "You Can't Be Neutral" captures the essence of this extraordinary man who has been a catalyst for progressive change for more than 60 years. Narrated by Matt Damon; Featuring Music by Pearl Jam, Woody Guthrie & Billy Bragg.
Paid | iTunes
Length: 01:17:36
Posted: 12/20/2008

Season 15, Episode 16: Howard Zinn hesitates over whether we've made some improvement in our barbarity over 300 years.
Free | Hulu
Length: 00:20
Posted: 1/29/2010

Howard Zinn believes George W. Bush bringing democracy to the Iraqis is like Christopher Columbus bringing Christianity to the Indians. (7:54)
Free | The Daily Show
Length: 07:54
Posted: 7/23/2009

Howard Zinn on the people's history. And, organizers George Goehl and Heather Booth.
Free | PBS

Posted: 12/12/2009