Speaking Freely Volume 4: Chalmers Johnson

A sober, talk-heavy sit-down that asks you to concentrate as one sharp analyst unpacks empire and its costs.

Directed by

Philippe Diaz

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Chalmers Johnson

Overview

Author of Blowback, The Sorrows of Empire, and Nemesis: The Last Days of the American Republic, Chalmers Johnson has literally written the book on the concept of American hegemony. A former naval officer and consultant to the C.I.A., he now serves as professor emeritus of UC San Diego. As co-founder and president of the Japan Policy Research Institute, Mr. Johnson also continues to promote public education about Asia's role in the international community. In this exclusive interview, you will find out why the practice of empire building is, by no means, a thing of the past. As the United States continues to expand its military force around the globe, the consequences are being suffered by each and every one of us.

How it feels

Earnest, tense, dark and cynical. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Politics, power, war, corruption

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

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

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