Shutdown: The Rise and Fall of Direct Action to Stop the War (2009)

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In the winter of 2002-'03, as the US was building its case to attack Iraq, people around the world responded with a series fo the largest peace protests in history. Shutdown: The Rise and Fall of Direct Action to Stop the War, is an action-packed documentary chronicling how DASW successfully organized to shut down a major US city and how they failed to effectively maintain the organization to fight the war machine and end the occupation of Iraq. Created by organizers involved with DASW, Shutdown combines detailed information on organizing for a mass action, critical interviews on organizing pitfalls, and the wisdom of hindsight. It is a must-see film for those engaged in the continuous struggle toward social justice.

Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 45 min
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Production: Sticks and Stones
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

san francisco, california, protest, iraq, uprising, iraq war, labor union, anti war, anti war protest, political organizing, anti-war activist, anti-imperialism, direct action, community organizing

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What is Shutdown: The Rise and Fall of Direct Action to Stop the War about?
In the winter of 2002-'03, as the US was building its case to attack Iraq, people around the world responded with a series fo the largest peace protests in history. Shutdown: The Rise and Fall of Direct Action to Stop the War, is an action-packed documentary chronicling how DASW successfully organized to shut down a major US city and how they failed to effectively maintain the organization to fight the war machine and end the occupation of Iraq. Created by organizers involved with DASW, Shutdown combines detailed information on organizing for a mass action, critical interviews on organizing pitfalls, and the wisdom of hindsight. It is a must-see film for those engaged in the continuous struggle toward social justice.
How long is Shutdown: The Rise and Fall of Direct Action to Stop the War?
Shutdown: The Rise and Fall of Direct Action to Stop the War has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
What genre is Shutdown: The Rise and Fall of Direct Action to Stop the War?
Shutdown: The Rise and Fall of Direct Action to Stop the War is a Documentary, History film.