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The Wobblies: Iconic Film on the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) from Democracy Now!
CEMediaThe landmark 1979 labor documentary, “The Wobblies,” has been restored and rereleased for May Day, International Workers’ Day. The film details the history of the Industrial Workers of the World — a radical union whose members are also known as Wobblies — and their inclusive fight to organize “unskilled” workers, secure fair wages and enshrine the eight-hour workday in the early 20th century before they were targeted and repressed by the FBI during World War I. It features interviews with former Wobblies still alive in the 1970s. Deborah Shaffer, who co-directed the film with Stewart Bird, says the IWW “was founded in 1905 out of necessity” because no existing unions represented so-called unskilled labor. “The workers had no representation at all, and they were being expected to work seven days a week, 12-hour days, no breaks, no meals, underpaid, overworked,” she says. “Conditions were terrible and intolerable.” The high-definition rerelease of “The Wobblies” comes after the Library of Congress added it to the National Film Registry in 2021. Democracy Now! is an independent global news hour that airs on nearly 1,400 TV and radio stations Monday through Friday. Watch our livestream 8-9AM ET: https://democracynow.org.33 views -
The Wobblies (Documentary, 1979)
CEMediaThe 1979 documentary film The Wobblies provides an overview of the rise and fall of the IWW (Industrial Workers of the World), complete with archival footage, loads of interviews, Wobbly art and songs.29 views -
Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001 documentary)
CEMediaDogtown and Z-Boys is a 2001 American documentary film co-written and directed by Stacy Peralta, produced by Agi Orsi, and narrated by Sean Penn.The documentary explores the pioneering of the Zephyr skateboard team in the 1970s (of which Peralta was a member) and the evolving sport of skateboarding. Using a mix of film of the Zephyr skateboard team (Z-Boys) shot in the 1970s by Craig Stecyk, along with contemporary interviews, the documentary tells the story of a group of teenage surfer/skateboarders and their influence on the history of skateboarding (and to a lesser extent surfing) culture. The documentary includes footage, commentary, and interviews from eleven of the original members of the Z-Boys team, along with the team's co-founders, skateboarding champions, and other relevant skateboarding figures, journalists, and musicians from the era.[ Sean Penn as the narrator Jay Adams (Zephyr Skate Team member) as himself Tony Alva (Zephyr Skate Team member) as himself Stacy Peralta (Zephyr Skate Team member) as himself Jeff Ament as himself Steve Caballero as himself Skip Engblom (Zephyr Co-Founder) as himself Craig Stecyk (Zephyr Co-Founder) as himself Tony Hawk as himself Henry Rollins as himself Tom Sims as himself Peggy Oki (Zephyr Skate Team member) as herself Jeff Ho (Zephyr Co-Founder) as himself42 views -
TPB AFK
CEMediaTPB AFK: The Pirate Bay Away From Keyboard is a 2013 Swedish documentary film directed and produced by Simon Klose. It focuses on the lives of the three founders of The Pirate Bay – Peter Sunde, Fredrik Neij, and Gottfrid Svartholm – and the Pirate Bay trial Filming began sometime in 2008, and concluded on 28 February 2012.57 views -
Mayhem Rehearsal 1990
CEMediaMayhem is a Norwegian black metal band formed in Oslo in 1984. They were one of the pioneers of the Norwegian black metal scene, and their music has profoundly influenced the black metal genre. Original VHS without cuts19 views -
1991: The Year Punk Broke (1992)
CEMedia1991: The Year Punk Broke, released theatrically in 1992, is a documentary directed by Dave Markey, featuring American alternative rock band Sonic Youth on tour in Europe in 1991. While Sonic Youth is the focus of the documentary, the film also gives attention to Nirvana, Dinosaur Jr., Babes in Toyland, Gumball and The Ramones. Also featured in the film are Mark Arm, Dan Peters and Matt Lukin of Mudhoney, and roadie Joe Cole, who was murdered in a robbery three months after the tour ended. The film is dedicated to Cole. Several scenes in the film involve re-enactments and references to scenes from the Madonna tour documentary, Truth or Dare, such as Gordon complaining about "industry people" in the front row, or Cobain, introduced as "Costner" telling Sonic Youth that their show was "neat". At a screening of the film at the 2008 All Tomorrow's Parties festival in Monticello, New York, Markey mentioned that the working title for the film was Tooth or Hair, as a further play on this connection. Cast Sonic Youth Kim Gordon Thurston Moore Lee Ranaldo Steve Shelley Babes in Toyland Lori Barbero Kat Bjelland Michelle Leon Dinosaur Jr. Mike Johnson J Mascis Murph Gumball Don Fleming Jay Spiegel Eric Vermillion Mudhoney Mark Arm Matt Lukin Dan Peters Nirvana Kurt Cobain Dave Grohl Krist Novoselic Ramones C. J. Ramone Joey Ramone Johnny Ramone Marky Ramone Others Nic Close Joe Cole Dave Kendall Courtney Love Dave Markey Craig Montgomery Bob Mould of Hüsker Dü Susanne Sasic Peter Van Der Velde - tour manager Dave Evans - driver Songs included in the film The songs included in the film are: Sonic Youth - “Schizophrenia” Nirvana - “Negative Creep” Sonic Youth - “Brother James” Nirvana - “School” Sonic Youth - “Teen Age Riot” Dinosaur Jr. - “Freak Scene” Babes In Toyland - “Dust Cake Boy” Sonic Youth - “Dirty Boots” Nirvana - “Endless, Nameless” Sonic Youth - “I Love Her All The Time” Gumball - “Pre” Dinosaur Jr. - “The Wagon” Sonic Youth - “Mote” Nirvana - “Smells Like Teen Spirit” The Ramones - “Commando” Sonic Youth - “Kool Thing” Nirvana - “Polly” Sonic Youth - “Expressway To Yr. Skull”77 views -
Next Goal Wins (2014)
CEMediaNext Goal Wins is a 2014 British documentary film directed by Mike Brett and Steve Jamison. The film chronicles the national football team of American Samoa as they try to recover from the indignity of being known as one of the weakest football teams in the world, and to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.35 views -
Blyth Spartans - FA Cup Journey 2014/15
CEMediaThe 2014/15 season was one to remember for Blyth Spartans. The club reached the third round of the FA Cup and BSAFCTV have compiled a DVD containing all the highs, lows and best moments from the club's incredible cup run.19 views