Howard Zinn
Howard Zinn (August 24, 1922 – January 27, 2010) was an American historian, academic, author, playwright, and social activist. He specialized in the labor history of the United States in the 20th century. In his tenure as a political science professor at Boston University from 1964-88 he wrote more than 20 books, which included his best-selling and influential A People's History of the United States. He wrote extensively about the Civil Rights, civil liberties and anti-war movements. His memoir, You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train, was also the title of a 2004 documentary about Zinn's life and work.
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| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.5891 |
| Birthday | 1922-08-24 |
| Place of Birth | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Also Known As |
2004
Liberty Bound
8/1
Liberty Bound takes an entertaining look at America's ongoing struggle to keep a comfortable balance between democracy, capitalism, and fascism. This...
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Liberty Bound
2020
The Berrigans: Devout and Dangerous
0/0
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The Berrigans: Devout and Dangerous
2004
Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train
6.688/24
You Can't Be Neutral documents the life and times of the historian, activist and author of the best selling classic "A People's History of the United...
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Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train
2010
Human Resources
8.1/5
Documentary film exploring the rise of mechanistic philosophy and the exploitation of human beings under modern hierarchical systems. Topics covered i...
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Human Resources
2011
I Am
7.3/58
I AM is an utterly engaging and entertaining non-fiction film that poses two practical and provocative questions: what’s wrong with our world, and wha...
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I Am
2011
Ethos
6.938/24
Hosted by twice Oscar nominated actor and activist Woody Harrelson, Ethos lifts the lid on a Pandora's box of systemic issues that guarantee failure i...
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Ethos
2010
Psywar
7/12
This film explores the evolution of propaganda and public relations in the United States, with an emphasis on the elitist theory of democracy and the...
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Psywar
2008
In Prison My Whole Life
0/0
William Francome is a fairly typical, white middle-class guy. Typical except for the fact that he is about to embark on a journey into the dark heart...
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In Prison My Whole Life
2013
Creating Freedom: The Lottery of Birth
7.188/8
THE LOTTERY OF BIRTH is the first in a three-part documentary series entitled 'Creating Freedom' exploring the relationship between freedom, power and...
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Creating Freedom: The Lottery of Birth
2004
Axis of Evil: Perforated Praeter Naturam
8/1
AXIS OF EVIL is an experimental-feature-documentary-essay that features interviews with sixteen artists, scholars, and activists, including Howard Zin...
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Axis of Evil: Perforated Praeter Naturam
2010
Theory and Practice: Conversations with Noam Chomsky and Howard Zinn
6/1
This timely, bold set of one-on-one interviews presents two of the most venerable figures from the American Left—renowned historian Howard Zinn and li...
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Theory and Practice: Conversations with Noam Chomsky and Howard Zinn
2009
The Most Dangerous Man in America
7.356/45
"The Most Dangerous Man in America" is the story of what happens when a former Pentagon insider, armed only with his conscience, steadfast determinati...
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The Most Dangerous Man in America
2008
American Feud: A History of Conservatives and Liberals
2/1
This documentary fulfills a unique niche by taking a non-partisan, unbiased approach to the history of Liberalism and Conservatism in the United State...
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American Feud: A History of Conservatives and Liberals
2015
Howard Zinn: A People's History of the United States
6.9/5
Between 1900 and 1920 more than 14 million immigrants arrived in the US, like Howard Zinn's parents. They came fleeing poverty or war, or racism, or r...
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Howard Zinn: A People's History of the United States
2004
Rush to War
7/1
In today's post-9/11 world, director Robert Taicher searches for the rationale behind the war in Iraq, exploring the failed policies of several admini...
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Rush to War
2009
The People Speak
7.2/11
A look at America's struggles with war, class, race and women's rights. based on Howard Zinn's "A People's History of the United States."
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The People Speak
2008
Balkan Rhapsodies: 78 Measures of War
0/0
2008 Documentary
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Balkan Rhapsodies: 78 Measures of War
2026
Howard Zinn, une histoire populaire américaine 2
7/1
Second part of a documentary that delves into the links between Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States and Zinn's own life.
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Howard Zinn, une histoire populaire américaine 2
Henry David Thoreau: Surveyor of the Soul
9/1
“…this documentary capturing important aspects of Thoreau’s life and writings is highly recommended.” Video Librarian, May 2018 Made over the course...
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Henry David Thoreau: Surveyor of the Soul
2023
Monumental Myths
0/0
2023 Documentary short
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