tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-162352692024-03-13T07:54:22.107-07:00Brandon JourdanSabotaging the SpectacleBrandon Jourdanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333686023007843777noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235269.post-64355901133952967312013-08-08T06:31:00.000-07:002013-08-08T06:38:20.149-07:00Taksim Commune: Gezi Park And The Uprising In Turkey<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This short documentary tells the story of the occupation of Gezi Park, the eviction on July 15, 2013, and the protests that have continued in the aftermath. It includes interviews with many participants and footage never before seen.
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Since the end of May 2013, political unrest has swept across Turkey. In Istanbul, a large part of the central Beyoğlu district became a battle zone for three consecutive weeks with conflicts continuing afterward. So far five people have died and thousands have been injured.
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The protests were initially aimed at rescuing Istanbul’s Gezi Park from being demolished as part of a large scale urban renewal project. The police used extreme force during a series of police attacks that began on May 28th 2013 and which came to a dramatic head in the early morning hours of Friday May 31st when police attacked protesters sleeping in the park.
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Over the course of a few days, the police attacks grew to shocking proportions. As the images of the heavy-handed policing spread across the world, the protests quickly transformed into a popular uprising against the Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan and his style of authoritarian rule.
Brandon Jourdanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333686023007843777noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235269.post-9471934564714830532013-05-31T01:46:00.000-07:002013-05-31T02:07:09.853-07:00Vio.Me:Self-Organization in Greece<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The workers at the Vio.Me. Factory in Thessaloniki, Greece have quickly grown into a symbol of self-management internationally. After going on strike and occupying their factory, on February 12, 2013 they re-opened the factory and started production under worker's control. For many, the factory represents a new potential way forward for unemployed workers in Greece – seizing the means of production, running factories without bosses, producing only goods that are needed, and distributing them through solidarity networks.
“Every extra profit we make will be given out to people who need it. Our plan is to offer help to unemployed people or others who are in great need," says Dimitrios Koumasiouras, a worker from Vio.me.
This film tells the story of how the worker's re-opened the factory under self-management and looks to where the factory is headed now.
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Brandon Jourdanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333686023007843777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235269.post-32645941547537394422013-03-04T07:00:00.001-08:002013-05-31T01:56:35.822-07:00Egyptian Winter<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Brandon Jourdanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333686023007843777noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235269.post-11196580914662852762012-11-27T07:17:00.000-08:002013-05-31T01:57:39.656-07:00Lisbon Calling: November 14th, 2012 in Portugal<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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On November 14th 2012, thousands of people took to the streets of Portugal as part of a European wide general strike. Until recently, the International Monetary Fund held Portugal as an ideal example of the effectiveness of austerity policies, but today, its economy is heading in the same direction as Greece and Spain. This short documentary details the week of the November 14th strike in Lisbon and the events surrounding it.<p><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jytUXo67uCo&feature=youtu.be">Watch YouTube Version</a>Brandon Jourdanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333686023007843777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235269.post-66337840459698406852012-11-15T01:24:00.000-08:002013-05-31T01:57:11.920-07:00Lisbon, Portugal: November 14, 2012 General Strike<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br /></div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bzodV6ogQwE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><p>This is a rush edit of some selects from the general strike in Portugal. A more detailed report of the strike and of the situation in Portugal will be online soon at www.globaluprisings.org.
Brandon Jourdanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333686023007843777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235269.post-42385075465596755962012-11-02T02:35:00.000-07:002013-05-31T01:59:18.206-07:00Greece's Uncertain Future<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Brandon Jourdanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333686023007843777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235269.post-66442243156065857012012-10-01T13:24:00.000-07:002013-05-31T01:58:11.860-07:00Madrid On The Brink: S25 → S29<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This short film chronicles the events of the past week in Spain where
hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets to demand
the resignation of the government and an end to police brutality. Many
of the protests ended in clashes with the police. Since the stand off
began on September 25th , the images of police brutality have
travelled the world over, shocking and inspiring people across Europe
and leading to an international day of action on September 29th. This
film tells the story of why so many people took to the streets and
follows these events as they unfolded.
<p><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIpRv-f-0iA&feature=youtu.be">Watch on YouTube</a>Brandon Jourdanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333686023007843777noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235269.post-3129810282719900752012-09-28T00:48:00.000-07:002013-05-31T01:59:11.364-07:00Thousands Surround Spanish Parliament in Bid to "Occupy Congress" and Stop Austerity<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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From Sept 15-17th Occupy Wall Street gathered in lower Manhattan to commemorate one full year of actions. The three days where broken up into a day of education, a day of celebration, and a day of liberation.<p><p>
Occupy Wall Street participants used the anniversary to show that they are still active, organizing actions everyday all across the city. This is a short documentary which highlights some of Occupy Wall Street's recent accomplishments, its broader influence, and where it is headed. <p><p>
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<b><i>A Debate between Chris Hedges and the CrimethInc. Ex-Workers Collective on Tactics & Strategy, Reform & Revolution</i>
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Since Occupy Wall Street took Zuccotti Park in September 2011, there has been a resurgence of social movement activity in the United States. As momentum has increased, age-old questions over tactics, strategy, and goals have returned to the fore.<p><p>
<b>What is violence? Who gets to define it? Do illegal actions have a place in our movements? </b><p>This discussion never takes place in a vacuum or on a level playing field; rather, it occurs within the context of a struggle that is already in progress, where every statement has immediate ramifications for the participants. Differing tactical approaches often reflect fundamental differences in strategy and goals.Brandon Jourdanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333686023007843777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235269.post-9182794686451144252012-09-06T16:52:00.000-07:002012-09-06T16:52:20.565-07:00DNC Protests 2012: Occupy The DNC<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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marched from Marshall Park through Charlotte, NC
to block intersections near the Time Warner Center,
where delegates are meeting for the
Democratic National Convention
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<br /></div>On Sunday, September 2, 2012, hundreds of demonstrators marched through Charlotte, NC to protest before the opening of the 2012 Democratic National Convention.
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<br /></div><p><a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/globaluprisings/global-uprisings">Donate Via Kickstarter!</a>Brandon Jourdanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333686023007843777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235269.post-12387682427008191592012-05-21T02:59:00.003-07:002012-05-21T03:03:56.132-07:00They Do Not Represent Us: Barcelona 12M-15M<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/42464914?portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></p><p><strong>By Brandon Jourdan and Marianne Maeckelbergh</strong></p><p>From May 12-May 15th, protesters throughout Spain marked the first anniversary of the 15M movement by re-taking the streets and squares of over 80 cities. The 15M movement inspired people all over the world to occupy their local squares, to self-organize general assemblies and to build networks of solidarity in the face of severe economic policy. This short documentary documents the 15M anniversary protests in Barcelona.</p>Brandon Jourdanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333686023007843777noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235269.post-10084399669534782332012-04-11T17:20:00.002-07:002012-04-11T17:23:08.026-07:00Barcelona March 29th: General Strike<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/40106570?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/40106570">Barcelona March 29th: General Strike</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/brandonjourdan">brandon jourdan</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">By Brandon Jourdan and Marianne Maeckelbergh</span><br />On March 29, 2012, millions of people across Spain went on strike. The strike, which was the first general strike since September 2010, brought the country to a near halt. The situation in Spain has grown increasingly difficult with 1 in 4 people out of work and many struggling to make rent or mortgage payments. This short film is about what happened in Barcelona on that day.Brandon Jourdanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333686023007843777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235269.post-81845828391008486822012-02-05T23:48:00.000-08:002012-02-05T23:49:26.498-08:00The Battle of OaklandBy Brandon Jourdan and David Martinez<br /><br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/36256273?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="398" height="224" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe>Brandon Jourdanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333686023007843777noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235269.post-13083010119559903382012-01-23T03:42:00.000-08:002012-01-23T04:53:21.547-08:00The Oakland Commune<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/35491349?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="398" height="224" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe>Brandon Jourdanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333686023007843777noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235269.post-8128241766511425472011-12-17T18:01:00.000-08:002011-12-17T18:02:37.078-08:00Egypt's Democracy: A Question of Legitimacy<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/33842497?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="398" height="224" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe>Brandon Jourdanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333686023007843777noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235269.post-41288642678861944822011-12-02T00:30:00.001-08:002012-02-15T15:39:32.878-08:00November 30th: UK on Strike<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/33009229" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe>Brandon Jourdanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333686023007843777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235269.post-47188564011231491622011-11-23T02:24:00.001-08:002012-02-15T15:41:08.342-08:00Occupied Barcelona: The Spanish Election Rejection<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/32524711" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe>Brandon Jourdanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333686023007843777noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235269.post-32989471970151626682011-10-31T03:30:00.002-07:002012-02-15T15:41:52.421-08:00Greece in Crisis<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/31335114" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe>Brandon Jourdanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333686023007843777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235269.post-25093565352309698932011-10-17T12:35:00.000-07:002011-10-26T03:16:55.212-07:00Greece on the Brink<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Vky8MA7vAl8/TpyEkgGublI/AAAAAAAAA6U/a8sYuUt5LAU/s1600/IMG_0057.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Vky8MA7vAl8/TpyEkgGublI/AAAAAAAAA6U/a8sYuUt5LAU/s320/IMG_0057.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664548193953541714" /></a><br />by BRANDON JOURDAN<br />Athens.<br /><br />In Athens, Greece, there are all the elements of a low-intensity conflict zone. Greece has become ground zero of the Eurozone’s fiscal crisis. The latest strikes are seen by many to be historic in a country with a rich tradition of protests.<br /><br />As Greek citizens are bracing for the upcoming 48-hour general strike on October 19th and 20th called for by the ADEDY and GSEE, the largest umbrella organizations of public and private unions, civil servants continue occupying several government buildings, including one housing the finance ministry office. Food and fuel supplies may also be affected in the next few days as a strike by customs officials is to continue through Thursday and gas stations will be shut on Wednesday<br /><br /><a href="http://www.counterpunch.org/2011/10/19/greece-on-the-brink/">Full Article on Counterpunch</a>Brandon Jourdanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333686023007843777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235269.post-24968002202278973972011-08-23T05:59:00.000-07:002011-08-23T06:00:18.609-07:00Defending Ms. Ward<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/27988904?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/27988904">Foreclosure Blockade</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/brandonjourdan">brandon jourdan</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Brandon Jourdanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333686023007843777noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16235269.post-59067281591126415462011-03-28T07:37:00.000-07:002011-03-29T15:06:27.035-07:00M26 2011: LondonRock Version<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Ehmce7xEfGU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Democracy Now Version<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/uiABOKrSltA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Brandon Jourdanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333686023007843777noreply@blogger.com0