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The Power of the People – A Conversation with Howard Zinn

Howard Zinn interviewed by Dave Zirin. Chicago, IL. Nov. 7, 2009.
On November 7, 2009, the people’s historian, Howard Zinn, was the keynote speaker at the Campaign to End the Death Penalty’s annual convention in Chicago. Zinn spoke with author and activist Dave Zirin about past and present movements for social change, the criminal justice system, war, socialism, and why young people should become activists.

Historical Interpretation

Talk by Howard Zinn. BookTV. Feb. 7, 1997.
On Feb. 7, 1997, playwright, historian and political activist Zinn talked about the interpretation of history and how our understanding of it affects the future. The event was held at Carleton College in Northfield, MN. Introduction by Josh Gardner, senior history major.

In Depth with Howard Zinn

Howard Zinn interviewed by Steve Scully. BookTV. Sept. 1, 2002.
On Sept. 1, 2002, Professor Zinn talked about his writings and career, and he responded to calls from viewers during the course of the program. Interviewed by Steve Scully.

A People’s History of the United States

Talk by Howard Zinn. BookTV. Nov. 10, 1998.
On Nov. 10, 1998, Howard Zinn talked about his best-selling book A People’s History of the United States, 1492-present at the Fire and Ice Restaurant in Cambridge, MA.

Historian’s Perspective on American Culture

Talk by Howard Zinn. BookTV. Aug. 12, 1999.
On the Aug. 12, 1999 of "American Perspectives,"Howard Zinn talked about a variety of topics including hate crimes, the two-party system, and cynicism toward American politics. After his comments he answered questions from the audience at the Wellfleet Public Library in Wellfleet, MA.

War Talk

Talks by Arundhati Roy and Howard Zinn. BookTV. May 13, 2003.
On May 13, 2003, Arundhati Roy talked about her book War Talk, published by South End Press, and discusses the war in Iraq, the Bush administration, and other issues with historian Howard Zinn.

Memorial Service for Studs Terkel

Speakers at Memorial Service. BookTV. Dec. 7, 2008.
A memorial was held for author and radio host Studs Terkel, who died on October 31, 2008.

History of America

Howard Zinn in discussion with Walter Mosley. BookTV. July 21, 2007.
At the 9th Annual Harlem Book Fair in the Schomburg Center’s Langston Hughes Auditorium, Howard Zinn and Walter Mosley talked about the history of America. Topics included politics, power, wealth and poverty, democracy, and the war in Iraq.

The Just War

Talks by Howard Zinn and Italian surgeon Dr. Gino Strada. BookTV. May 12, 2006.
On May 12,2006, American historian and activist Howard Zinn and Italian surgeon and author Dr. Gino Strada presented a forum on the theme “The Just War” held at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church.

Situation in Iraq

Interview with Howard Zinn. BookTV. Jan. 14, 2005.
On the Jan.14, 2005 episode of "Washington Journal," Mr. Zinn talked by video uplink from Boston about his views on the war in Iraq, politics and other topics in the news.

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Format: Film/Video/TV

The Power of the People – A Conversation with Howard Zinn

Historical Interpretation

In Depth with Howard Zinn

A People’s History of the United States

Historian’s Perspective on American Culture

War Talk

Memorial Service for Studs Terkel

History of America

The Just War

Situation in Iraq

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