Documentary Debut: Promo Clip

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For now, from our Documentary - here is the sample footage/promo piece put together by our Camera/Director of Photography. The music is supplied by Sigur Ros alum Jonsi and Alex from ‘the Riceboy Sleeps’ release (info: “Iceland’s Jon Thor Birgisson (the ethereal-voiced lead singer and frontman of Sigur Rós) and his boyfriend Alex Somers (a member of the band Parachutes and the designer of much of the graphic contact for Sigur Rós’ albums)” source: http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll )

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EXCLUSIVE Interview: Vet and Iraq War Resistor Faces “Misconduct” Trial in St.Louis,MO Special

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Interview: Sgt.Matthis Chiroux -Veteran, war resistor, and outspoken critic of the both the Bush and Obama administrations Mid East and Central Asian Policy faces Military Hearing for “Misconduct” on April 21st. We spoke to Matthis about his upcoming case…

Stephen Dohnberg, who has been reporting on the IVAW since 2003, will join Sgt Chiroux on Toronto’s News/Talk CFRB 1010 AM to discuss the case, and the broader issues surrounding it on April 19th at 8 PM eastern standard time. Callers can phone toll free 1 800 561 CFRB.

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Eyewitness: Thousands March to Call on Obama to End Occupation

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On Saturday, Mar 21, thousands of coalitions rallied to protest the Obama Administration’s carryover of ‘War On Terror’ policies — including an escalation in Afghanistan. It was the first major protest action since Obama’s election on Nov.4,2008…

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IVAW, ANSWER Coalition, & 1200 Groups Engage in First Nation-wide Antiwar Action Since Obama Inuaguration

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Washington,D.C. - Iraq Vets Against the War (IVAW), in concert with the the ANSWER Coalition ( Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) held a 12:30 press conference on Mar.19, kicked off by a banner drop above the front portico of the Department of Veterans Affairs at 810 Vermont Ave.

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Washington DC, Sat.Mar 21st - Be There. Details Below.

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Washington DC, Sat.Mar 21st, March on the Pentagon - Be There. Details Below.

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Nassau County D.A. Dismisses Charges Against Hempstead 15, Civil Case and Redeployment Fight Continues

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We continue with some good news in a story we broke internationally: Nassau County D.A. has Dismissed Charges Against Hemsptead 15, while their civil case still makes it’s way through the courts. Sgt Chiroux still faces prosecution for his refusal to redeploy and that case continues to develop as well.

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Breaking!-Final Presidential Debate Protest-Veterans Face 15 Separate Trial Dates For Action,Police Deny Brutality (Video + Audio)

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In a follow up to the arrest of the Iraq Vets protest at the final Presidential Debate,reporter Stephen Dohnberg talks with member Sgt Chiroux about the charges faced,support they are receiving,tactics of the Nassau County Police, and Sgt Morgan’s injury.

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Interview pt2/3:Women’s Rights, Progress, Aid, Military, and Issues in Afghanistan

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Homemakers Magazine editor in chief Kathy Ullyott speaks with reporter Stephen Dohnberg about the struggle of women and what she witnessed during her visit to Kabul, Afghanistan The conversation reveals what a complex situation the Western presence in Afghanistan is by any measure.

Invited by C.A.R.E. Canada, in May Kathy Ullyott, made her way to the city of Kabul for a week-long look at the work and commitment of an NGO such as C.A.R.E., who have been an early presence since 1996, assisting widows with food aid. Even an issue of basic aid is fraught with concerns that span the range of issues from western presence to cultural mores. Although we initially planned to discuss the ascent of women’s rights in Afghanistan, the intersection of so many other disparate concerns clearly illustrates that no single issue will resolve itself independent of others.

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Interview, Pt 1 of 3: Women in Afghanistan - Progress, Politics, Presence

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Homemakers Magazine editor-in-chief Kathy Ullyott reveals the complex situation the progress of women’s rights are in the face of the presence of Western countries, Afghani politics, and nation rebuilding. This is the first of a three-part interview.

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