Lokashakti Library - Video Resources

Moving images documenting or paying tribute to the world's rich history of nonviolent action
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Noam Chomsky - A World of Ideas

This 1988 episode of the Bill Moyers program 'A World of Ideas' contains an interview with noted intellectual and dissident Noam Chomsky. He discusses honest dissidence, arbitrary government, social injustice, and delivers as always a scathing scrutiny of entrenched, centralized power.

Civilian-Based Defense - A Lecture by Gene Sharp

A talk given by Gene Sharp in which he speaks about the potential of nonviolent resistance and civilian-based defense when it comes to thwarting an incoming invasion. Featuring Sharp in his prime, this high-quality video is truly an asset to the world when it comes to learning ways to move beyond war.

Woody Guthrie - Bill Moyers & Company

In this short web essay, Bill Moyers celebrates the life and message of Woody Guthrie upon what would have been his 100th birthday, also marking the creation of a center in Tulsa housing his letters, writings, lyrics, and more.

Women Fight for Peace - Bill Moyers Journal

The June 19, 2009 episode of Bill Moyers Journal in which he discusses the peace movement involving the women of Liberia, and the documentary film 'Pray the Devil Back to Hell'. This episode features interviews with producer Abigail Disney and Leymah Gbowee, one of the stars of the film and co-recipient of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize.

Remembering Howard Zinn - Bill Moyers Journal

This segment was broadcast as part of the January 29, 2010 episode of 'Bill Moyers Journal' in which he remembers historian and activist Howard Zinn, who had passed away just two days earlier at the age of 87. As Bill Moyers describes, Zinn left a rich legacy behind of educating for social justice and popular empowerment.



  • Print   ( 15 )
    Books, articles, essays, and other literature related to nonviolence, peace, and social justice
  • Visual   ( 5 )
    Images reflecting art being used to shape our collective conscience toward justice and peace
  • Audio   ( 6 )
    Protest music, speeches, radio programs, etc., all in the spirit of nonviolent social change
  • Video   ( 5 )
    Moving images documenting or paying tribute to the world's rich history of nonviolent action