Speaking Freely Volume 2: Susan George

A quiet, talk-heavy hour of a sharp thinker laying out uncomfortable political truths, rewarding for viewers who want substance over spectacle.

Directed by

Philippe Diaz

Genres

Documentary

Overview

The Chair of the Planning Board of the Transnational Institute in Amsterdam, a fellowship of scholars living throughout the world whose work is intended to contribute to social justice, Susan George is the author of more than a dozen books. Born in the United States and now living in/near Paris, George became a French citizen in 1994. From 1999 to 2006, she served as Vice-President of ATTAC France (Association for Taxation of Financial Transaction to Aid Citizens). She is currently focusing her attention on the issue of neoliberal globalization and engaged in a campaign to democratize the World Trade Organization. Join this award-winning scholar for an hour as she reveals the truth behind the history of empire building, neo-colonialism, and the causes of poverty in our world today.

How it feels

Earnest, tense and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Politics, power, class, justice

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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