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Archive for October, 2011 [ 13 ]

Oakland General Strike

Oakland General Strike

In light of recent events including a violent police crack down against peaceful #occupyOakland that included an early morning raid that destroyed the occupy camp and the brutal and excessive use of force by the heavily militarized Oakland Police Department against the people, a General Strike has been declared on for November 5th. Here is an example of police shooting a US Iraq veteran in the head with a tear gas canister and then throwing concussion grenades at the people [...]

Blood on the Tracks at Democracy Now!

Blood on the Tracks at Democracy Now!

You’ve probably seen our short piece we did for Brian Willson’s book tour: But here is an hour long interview with him on Democracy Now! that is both harrowing and inspiring (we helped send the B-roll footage to the DN! producers):

Occupy Anthem?

Occupy Anthem?

Spontaneous song performed by the people at Occupy Berlin on October 22nd. English translation of German lyrics: Assamblea worldwide Assamblea, Assamblea, Assamblea mundial I don’t need a boss, no representatives, I don’t need military and no speculators. I see open eyes, open hearts. We share our love, our anger and our pain. Assamblea in schools, in universities, in factories and offices and in all cities. I am interested in what you feel and what you think. And I rejoice when [...]

Occupy Portland – Sweeping the Streets (Day 8)

Occupy Portland – Sweeping the Streets (Day 8)

Day 8- First shots of the day talking with an occupier sweeping the streets about why they’re here and what they think we can accomplish. Scenes of the street, the process, and the first arrests that took place this morning of those who maintained our right to occupy Main Street with their bodies. Filmed and edited by our freelance correspondent Johnnie-O.

Occupy Portland: October 6th March of 10,000

Occupy Portland: October 6th March of 10,000

Hard to believe it’s only been a week since Occupy Portland started. Since then the Occupy movement has exploded on to the scene all across the country and around the world, giving renewed hope to millions of people for economic justice and direct control over their destinies. Here’s a montage of the march that kicked it off here in Portland. On October 6th, 10,000 people marched in one of the most historic marches the city has seen. Musical accompaniment by [...]

Create Abate

Create Abate

Here’s the last of the “singles” from Freedumb Fries. This short covers the recent targeting of graffiti artists and unauthorized murals by Portland’s Graffiti Abatement Department. Featured are members of the ArtsBase, Samo Lives Gallery, director of the Graffiti Abatement Department, and volunteers with the Railyard Gallery, who feel that they were targeted for eviction after hosting a show featuring prominent Bay Area graffiti artists in July.

Rose City Rising – Day 3 Occupy Portland

Rose City Rising – Day 3 Occupy Portland

Portland enters its third day of occupation with over 1000 people actively holding space at the Chapman Park Camp in downtown. As preparations for the Portland Marathon continue, many are nervous about being fenced in and locked down from 4am till 4pm tomorrow. Despite fears and lively debate and consensus making in the People’s General Assembly, at times comprised of over 500 participants, the occupation is becoming more organized and spirits are high. Occupy Portland is by far one of [...]

B Media Pioneers Occupy Portland Media Coalition

B Media Pioneers Occupy Portland Media Coalition

B Media joined forces with other independent media makers in Portland to cover the historic month of protest by Occupy Portland. In addition to providing coverage of events, B Media led skill-sharing workshops at the library, and began the “People’s Cinema,” evening screenings of shorts, films, and news updates from across the world, providing a center point for camp entertainment in the evenings.