The end of America
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The end of America
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Katahdin Productions and Impact Partners, in association with Tar Art and IndiePix Films, present ; a Break Thru Films production ; directors, Ricki Stern & Annie Sundberg ; producers, Laura Dawn [and others] ; writer, Naomi Wolf.
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End of America (Motion picture)
Edition:
2 disc director's ed., widescreen.
Publication Information:
New York, NY : IndiePix, [2009]
Physical Description:
2 videodiscs (73 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2008.
Based on the book: The end of America, letter of warning to a young patriot / by Naomi Wolf.
Special features (disc 1): optional audio commentary by Walter F. Murphy.
Special features (disc 2, 117 min.): 6 extra/extended interviews, with Gen. James Cullen (15 min.), Daniel Ellsberg (18 min.), Vincent Cannistraro (15 min.), Eric Lichtblau (8 min.), Col. David Antoon (11 min.) & Mike German (15 min.); "A conversation with Anthony D. Romero" (11 min.); premiere footage from the Hamptons International Film Festival (16 min.); "Targeting minorities" featurette (3 min.); theatrical trailer (2 min.); 2008 pre-election ending (1 min.); 2008 post-election update (2 min.)
Abstract:
"In a stunning indictment of sweeping policy changes during the Bush years, author Naomi Wolf makes a chilling case that American democracy is under threat. Investigating parallels between our current situation and the rise of dictators and fascism in once-free societies, Wolf uncovers a number of deeply disturbing similarities - from the use of paramilitary groups and secret prisons to the targeted suspension of the rule of law"--Container
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Contents:
Invoke an external and internal threat -- Secret prisons where torture takes place -- Develop a paramilitary force -- Surveil ordinary citizens -- Infiltrate citizens' groups -- Detain and release ordinary citizens -- Target key individuals -- Restrict the press -- Recast criticism as "espionage" and dissent as "treason" -- Subvert the rule of law.
Credits:
Cinematography, Guy Mossman ; editor, Patricia Sunshine ; music, Daron Murphy.
Performer:
With Naomi Wolf.
Technical Details:
DVD ; NTSC, region 1.
Language:
In English.